Contact Congress about S. 4134: Stop Insider Trading Act

Members of Congress and close family could not buy most individual stocks while the Member is in office. They would also have to give public notice before selling covered stocks.

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Stop Insider Trading Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Latest action on S. 4134: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Members of Congress and their households. It would change how they buy, hold, and sell many investments while the Member serves in office. It also affects voters, watchdog groups, and ethics offices because it creates more public filings and new penalties to track and enforce.

Why this matters: This bill matters because lawmakers can make decisions that affect companies, and their own stock trades can raise conflict-of-interest concerns. The bill would limit new stock purchases and make planned sales public before they happen. That could help voters and watchdogs spot possible problems sooner. It could also make personal investing harder for Members and their families.

Key provisions in S. 4134

• The bill covers Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children. It calls them “covered individuals.”
• Covered people could not buy most stocks or similar products from publicly traded companies while the Member serves in Congress. The bill includes specific exceptions.
• Some investments would not count as “covered investments.” These include certain broad funds, some place-based funds, small business interests, and specific independent trusts.
• Covered people could reinvest dividends into the same covered investment. That would not count as a banned purchase.
• A Member of Congress would have to file a public notice 7 to 14 days before a covered sale by the Member, spouse, or dependent child. The notice must list the planned sale date, what is being sold, and the number of shares.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 4134

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Questions people ask about S. 4134

What is S. 4134?

Members of Congress and close family could not buy most individual stocks while the Member is in office. They would also have to give public notice before selling covered stocks.

How do I support or oppose S. 4134?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 4134?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 4134 before I act?

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