John,

For too long, members of Congress have been allowed to play both sides, reaping profits from industries they regulate, and even benefiting from the very wars they authorize.

This is war profiteering, and it’s time for it to end. The ETHICS Act, currently before the Senate, will put an end to Congressional stock trading and eliminate these unethical practices.

The ETHICS Act will enforce a strong and clear message: lawmakers should serve the public, not their portfolios. By banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks, this act will dismantle the system that allows them to profit from their insider knowledge and influence.

Democracy for America has long led the charge against this blatant corruption. For years, we've fought to end the practice of members of Congress trading stocks while in office. Now, we're on the verge of a major victory, but we need your voice to push it over the finish line.

Help ensure that our representatives work for us, not their portfolios. Tell your Senators to support and pass the ETHICS Act now!

The ETHICS Act isn't just about preventing conflicts of interest, it's about restoring faith in our democracy. It's about ensuring that when our representatives vote, they're voting for us, not their stock options.

Why is this so critical? Look no further than the Pentagon's massive $800 billion budget. Much of this goes to weapons contractors, some of which are owned by the very lawmakers voting on these budgets. It's a clear conflict of interest that puts profit over people and war over peace.

This is a rare moment of bipartisan agreement in Washington. Republicans and Democrats alike recognize that the American people deserve better. They deserve representatives who are fully focused on serving their constituents, not playing the stock market.

But make no mistake, powerful forces want to maintain the status quo. They're counting on our silence. They're betting that we won't speak up, that we'll let this moment pass. Let's prove them wrong.

We can build a democracy that truly serves the people. Tell the Senate: It's time to stop the war profiteering and pass the ETHICS Act!

Together, we can restore integrity to Congress.

- Amanda

Amanda Ford, Director
Democracy for America
Advocacy Fund