I’ve been saying it for years now, but if Republicans are serious about restoring faith and trust in Congress, it’s time to get some guts and act like it.
The ugly truth is this: There are members on both sides of the aisle who are getting sensitive information before their investment portfolios start popping off. Coincidence? I doubt it.
Lawmakers are getting rich off the information they’re privy to while everyday Americans struggle to make ends meet, and to be honest, I don’t know how they sleep at night. The corruption and greed just reeks to high heaven.
But I’m not the only one sounding the alarm. I’ve got a few of my colleagues on board, and even President Trump recently said he’d "absolutely" sign a bill banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks.
Shameless plug here: My bill, the End Congressional Stock Trading Act, is exactly what we need to get the ball rolling and give the president that opportunity.
You might remember I used to talk a lot about stock disclosure timelines, but that’s not going far enough, folks.
If we really want to level the playing field, we need sweeping reforms that ban members of Congress and their spouses from trading individual stocks altogether. That’s how we bring accountability back to Washington and restore Americans’ confidence in their government.
We owe it to you to make sure public service isn’t just a fast track to a fat wallet. It should be about fighting tooth and nail for the hardworking people who put us in office.
The American people deserve better, and I sure hope every member of Congress will wise up and stand for what’s right.
