John,
While working people play by the rules, Members of Congress are getting rich by gaming the system. They have access to classified briefings, regulatory decisions, and economic policies before the public does and they’re using that knowledge to line their pockets.
In fact, 97 lawmakers were caught trading stocks in industries they regulate between 2019 and 2021. That’s not a coincidence, it’s a glaring conflict of interest. And in 2022, lawmakers outperformed the stock market by 17.5% while families struggled with inflation and job insecurity.
Do they just happen to be world-class investors? No. They have inside information.
It’s no wonder 86% of Americans, across party lines, support a ban on congressional stock trading. But Washington is dragging its feet because lawmakers don’t want to lose their personal cash cow.
The Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act, introduced by both Republican and Democratic representatives would ban Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependents from trading individual stocks.
Congress must act now to restore integrity and ensure lawmakers serve the people, not their stock portfolios. Demand an end to congressional stock trading now.
This is a threat to democracy. Every time Congress delays taking action, lawmakers are free to keep enriching themselves while making decisions that impact your financial future.
It’s time to close the loopholes. The STOCK Act of 2012 was supposed to prevent insider trading in Congress, but it’s full of loopholes and weak enforcement. Lawmakers regularly violate it with little to no consequences. They know they can get away with it unless we stop them.
If we don’t act, Congress will keep stalling, hoping the outrage fades. But we won’t forget, and we won’t let this corruption continue.
It’s simple: Members of Congress should work for the people, not their stock portfolios. Demand Congress pass the Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act.
Together, we can restore trust in our democracy.
- DFA AF Team
