H.R.7008

Stop Insider Trading Act

Chamber Passed·7/23/26

Stop Insider Trading Act restricts Members of Congress and their families from buying or selling certain investments.

The Stop Insider Trading Act aims to prevent insider trading by Members of Congress and their families. It prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing or selling covered investments, which include securities from publicly traded companies and similar interests. Exceptions are made for transactions made on behalf of others, as part of employment compensation, or in fulfillment of fiduciary duties. Members must publicly disclose any intended sale of covered investments 7 to 14 days before the sale.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 232–198 · Jul 23
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

Roll Call Votes

Calendar

Jul 20

2:00 PM

House Committee on Rules Hearing

History

Jul 23

Senate

Received in the Senate.

Jul 22

House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H5143-5153)

Jul 22

House

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.