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Stop Politicians Profiting from War Act of 2025
4/25/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1756
Bill 119 HR 1756, also known as the "Prohibition of Defense Industry Stock Trading by Members of Congress Act," aims to prevent Members of Congress and their spouses from owning or trading stocks in the defense industry. The bill seeks to address concerns about potential conflicts of interest and insider trading by prohibiting lawmakers from profiting off of their positions in government.
If passed, the bill would require Members of Congress and their spouses to divest any existing holdings in defense industry stocks within 90 days of the bill becoming law. Additionally, lawmakers would be prohibited from purchasing or trading stocks in the defense industry while serving in Congress.
The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for violations. Members of Congress found to be in violation of the prohibition could face fines or other disciplinary actions. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 1756 is to promote transparency and ethical behavior among lawmakers in relation to their financial interests in the defense industry. By prohibiting stock ownership and trading in this sector, the bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that Members of Congress are acting in the best interests of the public rather than their own financial gain.
If passed, the bill would require Members of Congress and their spouses to divest any existing holdings in defense industry stocks within 90 days of the bill becoming law. Additionally, lawmakers would be prohibited from purchasing or trading stocks in the defense industry while serving in Congress.
The bill also includes provisions for enforcement and penalties for violations. Members of Congress found to be in violation of the prohibition could face fines or other disciplinary actions. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 1756 is to promote transparency and ethical behavior among lawmakers in relation to their financial interests in the defense industry. By prohibiting stock ownership and trading in this sector, the bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure that Members of Congress are acting in the best interests of the public rather than their own financial gain.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1756
Bill HR 1756 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1756 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1756's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. as of March 28, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1756
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
6Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
34Democrat Cosponsors
34Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1756
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1756
To prohibit certain defense industry stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and spouses of Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
To prohibit certain defense industry stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and spouses of Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
Comments

Adele Han
748
11 months ago
I'm not too sure about this new bill, but it sounds like it could have some serious implications for us. I mean, politicians profiting from war? That just doesn't sit right with me. I'll have to do some more research on this one before I make up my mind.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1756
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