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H.R. 7008 (119th): A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.

A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.

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Rankings updated October 26, 2026, 11:44 AM ET · Votes through September 30, 2026
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Recorded summary

The bill amends chapter 131 of title 5 to restrict stock investments by Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children. It bars those covered persons from purchasing covered investments, which are securities of publicly traded companies or comparable economic interests, with exemptions for widely held funds and certain trust holdings. Before a Member or covered family member sells a covered investment, the Member must file public notice 7 to 14 days in advance with the House Clerk or Senate Secretary, who must publish it online. Notice must be withdrawn if the sale does not occur. Violations carry a fee of the greater of $2,000 or 10% of the transaction value, plus any net gain, and purchases must be sold. The fee cannot be paid from campaign funds or official allowances. Certain spousal and dependent transactions, such as those made on another's behalf or as employer compensation, are exempt.

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Theological note: The measure bears on the duty of public officials to act with integrity and avoid using public office for private gain, a concern tied to justice, faithful stewardship, and the prohibition against unequal weights and dishonest dealing. Restraining conflicts of interest and insider advantage among legislators touches the general equity owed to citizens who should not see their rulers enrich themselves through privileged knowledge. The specific mechanisms, thresholds, and exemptions are prudential governance choices and are not themselves a final moral verdict.

How this bill is scored

Recorded votes

Roll 279 · 22-Jul-2026 4:43 PM · On Motion to Recommit · Failed

Yea 211 · Nay 218 · Other 2

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Roll 280 · 22-Jul-2026 4:51 PM · On Passage · Passed

Yea 232 · Nay 198 · Other 1

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Roll 253 · September 30, 2026, 11:58 AM · On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)

Yea 53 · Nay 47 · Other 0

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