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The Stock Tighten Bill
Congress stock rules tighten to curb insider trading
Stop Insider Trading Act
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, members of Congress and their families would have to follow new limits on buying and selling stocks, helping stop insider trading.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The bill aims to keep elected officials from using secret info to profit, which could restore trust and keep the market fair for everyday investors.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Requires stock restrictions for members of Congress, spouses, and dependents.
- Amends chapter 131 of title 5.
- Passed the House 232-198 on July 22, 2026.
- Received in the Senate and is now engrossed.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Kathy Castor (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Henry Cuellar (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Marcy Kaptur (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Vicente Gonzalez (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Josh Gottheimer (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Darren Soto (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Jared Golden (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Suzanne Lee (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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