John,

Members of Congress should not be allowed to trade stocks while holding office.

This shouldn't be controversial, and yet every week it seems another story breaks about members engaging in questionable practices related to stock trading. ⬇️

“[Marjorie Taylor] Greene made defense stock purchases days before Russia invaded Ukraine” - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “Lauren Boebert didn't file required reports on stock and cryptocurrency transactions” - The Colorado Sun “Dozens in Congress beat stock market in 2022 despite downturn on Wall Street” - NY Post

  Congress has a stock trading problem, and the reality is that it’s an issue for both parties. A 2022 New York Times report revealed that over half of U.S. House members owned stock, and upwards of 97 reported trades that could have overlapped with their legislative committee work. 

The rest of us would be sent to jail for something as corrupt as insider trading. Not only are some politicians getting rich off inside knowledge, as it stands, the practice is perfectly legal. That has to change. 

If elected, I’ll vote to ban members of Congress from trading stocks. Not only would this go a long way in restoring the public trust, it would ensure that politicians aren’t putting their own personal portfolios ahead of the people they’re elected to serve.

If you’re with me, sign your name in support of banning members of Congress from trading stocks.

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Thanks for signing, 

Will