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119th Congress
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SENATES. 5320· 119th Congress

Ban Members of Congress From Trading on Inside Information

Insider Trading Prohibition Act

Sponsor
John Reed (D-RI)
Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
Passage
28%
Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Prohibits senators, representatives, and their staffs from trading stocks based on nonpublic information learned through their official duties.
  • Likely strengthens enforcement mechanisms or penalties for insider trading violations by federal lawmakers.
  • Detailed policy specifics pending — bill hasn't yet received formal summary from Congressional Research Service.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects Congress members and Capitol Hill staff who currently face accusations of profiting from advance knowledge of legislation or economic data.
  • Aims to restore public trust in markets and government by eliminating the perception that elected officials have unfair trading advantages.
  • Small financial impact on individual lawmakers; symbolic stakes are much larger in debates over government accountability.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced in Senate on Aug. 6, 2026, and referred to Banking Committee — early stage with uncertain timeline.
  • Committee must review, debate, and vote to advance it; full Senate floor action would follow only if approved.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your senator to signal support or opposition.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Aug 6, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4520-4521)
  • Aug 6, 2026Introduced in Senate