Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act

Hozzl · 2025-09-03T08:05:47Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4890 Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/3/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4890

The bill titled "To amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prevent Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from trading stocks and owning stocks, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as H.R. 4890 on August 5, 2025. The primary aim of the bill is to prohibit Members of Congress, as well as their spouses and dependent children, from engaging in stock trading and stock ownership.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4890

Bill HR 4890 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 5, 2025. Bill HR 4890 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 5, 2025. Bill HR 4890's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of August 5, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4890

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4890

To amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prevent Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from trading stocks and owning stocks, and for other purposes.