Ban stock trading, Colorado Democrats urge U.S. House speaker

By: Lindsey Toomer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 614

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Democrats from Colorado are urging U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring a floor vote on a measure to ban members of Congress, the president and vice president from trading stocks.

The letter signed by more than 30 House Democrats follows the July passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would restrict members of Congress, their spouses and close family members from purchasing certain stocks, and require a public notice and waiting …

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