Citation: Public Law 112-105
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STOCK Act
Public Law 112-105 · Federal · 2012 · Gathering change mandate · Sage · Controversial
Record source: SEED
Category: GOVERNMENT
LAW REFORM · GATHERING CHANGE MANDATE
Congressional Trading Disclosure
The STOCK Act requires members of Congress to disclose stock trades within 45 days and bars trading on non-public information. It does not ban members from owning or trading individual stocks, and the penalty for late disclosure is a $200 fine.
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The STOCK Act requires members of Congress to disclose stock trades within 45 days and bars trading on non-public information. It does not ban members from owning or trading individual stocks, and the penalty for late disclosure is a $200 fine.
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SAGE ASSESSMENT · Controversial
Dozens of members file late or trade in industries they regulate. Citizens have consistently polled 70%+ for an outright ban.
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