Bill · S.Res. 929· Senate(119-SRES-929)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding equity stakes held by the Federal Government in private companies.
- Introduced
- 9/30/2026
- Last activity
- 9/30/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5265)
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the view of the Senate regarding equity stakes held by the Federal Government in private companies. It notes that since January 2025, Federal agencies have made more than 35 transactions using over $27,000,000,000 in taxpayer funds to acquire equity interests in private companies. The text highlights specific recent examples involving government funding and private firms connected to the relatives of high-ranking officials. It emphasizes that taxpayer-funded equity interests belong to the American people and must never enrich officials or their families. Finally, it states that the President, Vice President, Cabinet members, Members of Congress, participating officials, and their immediate family members should be banned from profiting from these Federal equity deals.
Yes
Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?+5
The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that federal officials and their families should be prohibited from profiting from federal equity acquisitions in private companies, promoting government integrity.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
By highlighting conflicts of interest in federal equity transactions involving government officials and their families, the resolution fosters increased transparency and accountability.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Stopping Officials from Profiting: The resolution states that the President, Vice President, Cabinet members, Members of Congress, and their families should be blocked from profiting off any Federal equity acquisitions in private companies. This is a positive step to hold our elected officials accountable and ensure they are working for us rather than their own bank accounts.
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Fairness in Government Sales: The text proposes that these same officials and their family members should be banned from buying or receiving any equity interests that the Federal Government sells or transfers, or getting compensation from those sales. This prevents insiders from getting special access or deals using public resources.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Direct Burdens Listed: The provided text focuses entirely on setting rules to prevent officials from profiting off government-backed business deals and does not contain any sections or provisions that explicitly place negative consequences or burdens on everyday individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Reduces Lobbying+5
- 9/30/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5265)