Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 3, 2021Congress
S. 564
Ban Conflicted Trading Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 3, 2021)
Ban Conflicted Trading Act
This bill prohibits a Member of Congress or certain congressional officers or employees from (1) purchasing or selling specified investments, (2) entering into a transaction that creates a net short position in a security, or (3) serving as an officer or member of any board of any for-profit entity.
What just happenedMar 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 3, 2021
- Mar 3, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Mar 3, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate