Restore Trust in Government Act prohibits Members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading.
The Restore Trust in Government Act aims to prohibit Members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks. Covered individuals must divest any existing covered investments by a specified deadline. A supervising ethics office may grant an extension if divestment is not feasible due to liquidity, vesting schedules, or contractual restrictions. Exemptions may be granted for investments held in a qualified blind trust or a family trust under certain conditions.
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