Members of Congress and close family could no longer own or trade most individual stocks and similar assets. They would have to sell banned holdings, file yearly compliance forms, and face fines for breaking the rules.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) to prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Latest action on H.Res. 665: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects members of Congress and their immediate families. It would change how they save, invest, sell assets, and report compliance. It also affects ethics officials, the House Clerk, the Senate Secretary, the Treasury Department, and voters who want to see whether lawmakers follow the rules.
Why this matters: This bill matters because lawmakers can make decisions that affect companies and industries while also owning investments tied to them. The bill tries to reduce that conflict by moving members and close family out of most individual holdings. It could make Congress look more transparent, but it could also create major money and planning issues for families with complex portfolios.
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Officially: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) to prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes.
Members of Congress and close family could no longer own or trade most individual stocks and similar assets. They would have to sell banned holdings, file yearly compliance forms, and face fines for breaking the rules.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HRES665. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (8/29/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Agreed to in House
Adopted by House
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) to prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes., then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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