Proposals to Limit Members’ Financial Activities
Introduced Legislation in the 119th Congress
In the 119th Congress (2025-2026), legislation has been introduced that proposes to limit or prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependents and/or other covered congressional employees from engaging in certain financial activities. To date, multiple measures have been introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate. Broadly, these proposals seek to go beyond disclosure—as required under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (EIGA) and the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act — to place limitations on financial ownership and transactions. Three of these measures have been considered by a committee. On December 10, 2025, the Senate…
