End Congressional Stock Trading Act

# End Congressional Stock Trading Act - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The End Congressional Stock Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress from buying and selling individual stocks while serving in office. The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest by stopping lawmakers from trading securities based on information they may access through their government work. If passed, it would restrict Congress members' ability to personally trade stocks, though the bill likely includes exceptions (such as diversified investment funds) that are typical in such proposals. **Who It Affects and Key Details** This legislation directly affects all current and future members of Congress and their ability to manage personal investments.

The bill involves both the House Committee on Ethics and Senate Select Committee on Ethics, suggesting it includes enforcement mechanisms. The focus on "government ethics and transparency" and "public corruption" indicates the bill is designed to address concerns that lawmakers could unfairly profit from non-public information or make investment decisions influenced by their official duties. **Current Status** The bill (HR 1908) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. Congressional stock trading restrictions have been a bipartisan concern in recent years, though bills addressing this issue have faced mixed success in passing.