The ability of members of Congress to trade individual stocks has repeatedly been a source of controversy. Activists, the news media, and fellow members of Congress have questioned the propriety of Members profiting off of companies that may be impacted by the work of Congress.
For more information on this episode, check out this Prolegis Briefing:
- https://www.prolegis.com/briefings/congressional-insider-trading-laws-and-ethics-of-members-trading-stocks
