HR 6731 · 119th CongressIntroduced

Ban stock trading for Congress and top officials

Banking & Financial

The vote

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Worked the bill

$573M

24 groups · their total 2025 lobbying

In the distance

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Summary

What the bill does

This bill would ban members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependent children from owning or trading stocks, commodities, futures, and similar investments. They would have to sell any such investments within 90 to 180 days. Exceptions include diversified mutual funds, Treasury bonds, and small businesses. Violators would pay a 10% penalty and give up any profits.

Why it matters

The stakes

This bill aims to prevent lawmakers and top officials from using insider knowledge for personal financial gain. It affects every member of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their families, requiring them to choose between public service and private stock trading.

The debate

What each side says

Supporters

It stops lawmakers from making decisions that could personally benefit their stock portfolios.bill
It restores public trust by ensuring elected officials are focused on the public interest, not their investments.report
It creates a clear, enforceable rule with penalties for violations.bill

Critics

It forces officials to sell investments they may have held for years, potentially at a loss.bill
It could discourage qualified people from running for office if they have significant investments.report
The exceptions for diversified funds and small businesses may create loopholes.bill

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The bill

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Who paid lobbyists to work it

Direct tie24 groups · their total 2025 lobbying

Group	Issues	2025 lobbying (all issues)	Has PAC?
STATE OF LOC NATION GLOBAL PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION›	AdvocacyOtherBanking	$80M	✗No PAC
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.›	EnergyBankingForeign	$70M	✗No PAC
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS›	Real EstateBankingInsurance	$54M	✓NAORPAC
BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE INC›	EnergyBankingHealth	$34M	✗No PAC
META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES›	TechSports & MediaBanking	$26M	✗No PAC
AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION›	HealthOtherForeign	$25M	✓AHAP
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION›	HealthForeignOther	$23M	✗No PAC
AARP›	BankingHealthTech	$21M	✗No PAC
GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY›	TransportBankingForeign	$20M	✓GMC
AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL›	BankingEnergyTransport	$19M	✓ACCP
CTIA - THE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION›	TechDefenseOther	$19M	✓CTWAPAC
AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC›	BankingTechLabor	$18M	✓ASLSSFAP
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)›	HealthInsuranceBanking	$17M	✓AHIPIPAP
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION›	DefenseOtherBanking	$16M	✓LMP
RTX CORPORATION AND AFFILIATES›	DefenseOtherBanking	$14M	✗No PAC
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION›	HealthTransportBanking	$14M	✗No PAC
NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION›	TechBankingDefense	$14M	✓NTITAPACN
GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP›	DefenseLaborOther	$13M	✓GDCPACGDEP
AMGEN INC.›	HealthBankingTech	$13M	✓AIP
GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC›	OtherLaborTech	$13M	✗No PAC
COMCAST CORPORATION›	TechBankingOther	$13M	✓CCPAC
FEDEX CORPORATION›	ForeignBankingTransport	$13M	✓FCPAC
PFIZER INC›	ForeignHealthBanking	$13M	✓PP
ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC›	HealthBankingOther	$12M	✗No PAC

Election money, in the distance

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