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hr 7008 · 119th Congress · House

Stop Insider Trading Act

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The Stop Insider Trading Act aims to restrict stock trading by Members of Congress and their families to prevent conflicts of interest. It includes provisions for public disclosure of stock sales and penalties for violations. The bill is designed to enhance transparency and accountability in congressional financial activities.

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Cosponsors
93 current · 93 total
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24
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2
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Recorded vote · House roll call 279 · 2026-07-22
211 Yea · 218 Nay · 0 Present · 2 Not voting — Failed
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0217 (Yea–Nay)
D
2110 (Yea–Nay)
I
01 (Yea–Nay)
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Actions (24)
DateTimeAction
2026-01-12Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2026-01-12Introduced in House
2026-01-12Introduced in House
2026-01-14Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4.
2026-01-14Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-02-03Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 409.
2026-02-03Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-479.
2026-02-03Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-479.
2026-07-2020:33:13Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
2026-07-2214:12:10Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H5143-5153)
2026-07-2214:12:15Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
2026-07-2214:13:23DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7008.
2026-07-2215:13:52The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2026-07-2215:14:17Mr. Magaziner moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H5152)
2026-07-2215:14:29The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2026-07-2215:14:54POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7008, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Steil demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2026-07-2216:38:41Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5157-5158)
2026-07-2216:44:29On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 218 (Roll no. 279).
2026-07-2216:52:10On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 198 (Roll no. 280). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5143-5144)
2026-07-2216:52:10Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 198 (Roll no. 280).
2026-07-2216:52:12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-07-23Received in the Senate.
2026-08-05Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
2026-08-06Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 548.
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2026-08-06
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