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HR 1579
Ban Conflicted Trading Act
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Bill overview
Ban Conflicted Trading Act This bill prohibits a Member of Congress or certain congressional officers or employees from (1) purchasing or selling specified investments, (2) entering into a transaction that creates a net short position in a security, or (3) serving as an officer or member of any board of any for-profit entity.
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Primary sponsor
Raja Krishnamoorthi
HouseILDemocratDistrict 8
Cosponsors
Adam Smith
HouseWADemocratDistrict 9
Al Green
HouseTXDemocratDistrict 9
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
HouseNYDemocratDistrict 14
Andy Levin
HouseMIDemocratDistrict 9
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