Bill Banning Members of Congress and SCOTUS From Stock Trading Takes Shape

Bill Banning Members of Congress and SCOTUS From Stock Trading Takes Shape
The U.S. Capitol building is seen behind security fencing in Washington, on May 28, 2021. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters
Tom Ozimek
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Long-anticipated legislation that would ban lawmakers and other senior government officials from trading stocks got a boost on Sept. 22, as House Democrats released a legislative framework seeking to close loopholes, cut conflicts of interest, and make penalties for noncompliance more painful.

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), chair of the Committee on House Administration tasked with reviewing deficiencies in the current financial disclosure system, outlined the framework in a Sept. 22 letter to fellow Democrats.

Tom Ozimek
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Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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