Proposals to Limit Financial Activities
Introduced Legislation for Members of the 119th Congress
Federal government officials and employees, including members of Congress, are expected to place “loyalty to the Constitution, laws and ethical principles above private gain” when taking official action. In 1978, Congress used this guiding principle to enact the Ethics in Government Act (EIGA), which created the current government ethics program to “preserve and promote the integrity of public officials and institutions.” Two current federal laws — the EIGA and the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act — require financial disclosures that can be used to understand covered federal officials’ financial holdings and activities. In the 119th Congress (2025-2026), legislation…
