A resolution prohibiting the buying or selling of certain investments by Senators.
Sponsored By: Senator Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Introduced
Summary
Ban on Senators buying or selling publicly traded stock and cryptocurrency. The bill would add a new Senate rule that, effective January 1, 2027, bars Senators from buying or selling those assets.
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- Senators would be barred from buying or selling publicly traded stock or cryptocurrency starting January 1, 2027.
- The amendment inserts the prohibition into Senate Rule XXXVII, allows no exemptions or waivers, and does not define "publicly traded stock" or "cryptocurrency." It also does not specify enforcement mechanisms or penalties.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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Ban on Senators trading stocks and crypto
If adopted, this resolution would prohibit Senators from buying or selling any publicly traded stock or cryptocurrency. The prohibition would take effect on January 1, 2027. The text does not list exemptions, waivers, or enforcement rules. It does not address ownership, other asset classes, or changes to taxes or benefits for households.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
GA • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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