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Democrat Rep. Calls Proposed Ban On Congressional Stock Trading ‘Bulls**t’

The Political Insider by The Political Insider
February 11, 2022
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Democrat Rep. Calls Proposed Ban On Congressional Stock Trading ‘Bulls**t’

As the debate heats up about whether or not members of Congress and their families should be able to trade stock, Virginia Democrat Rep. Elaine Luria had a colorful description of a proposed bill that would ban the practice.

In an interview with Punchbowl News, Luria declared that the proposed ban was “Bulls**t!” Following the classy characterization of the bill, Luria continued to explain her opposition to the bill, which is quite interesting.

REPORT: Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria Doesn’t Like Proposed Congressional Stock Trading Ban, Calls It ‘Bullsh*t’ https://t.co/MitpPioX5f

— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 10, 2022

Here’s Why Rep. Luria Is Opposed To The Bill

Rep. Luria continued as to why she was opposed to the new bill.

“Why would you assume – I mean, the people that you’re electing to represent you, it makes no sense that you’re going to automatically assume that they’re going to use their position for some nefarious means or to benefit themselves. So I’m very strongly opposed to any legislation like that.”

Quite the interesting argument. After all, why would you vote for someone you suspect may be unethical or use their position to their own benefit?

On the other hand, trading stock has proven to be a lucrative side gig for members of Congress just getting by on their $174,000 a year. Currently, Rep. Luria herself owns between $1 million-$5 million worth of Facebook shares and NVIDIA stock, and $500,000-$1 million worth of Netflix shares.

Pelosi now says Congress shouldn’t be allowed to trade stocks; this after she’s made millions trading stocks… (illegally)

— Chicago1Ray 🇺🇸 (@Chicago1Ray) February 10, 2022

Already A Law On The Books

While probably not many Americans know it, but there is already a law on the books regarding sitting members of Congress and playing the stock market. The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act, or STOCK, passed in 2012, and was designed to create more transparency about lawmakers’ dealings in the stock market.

It was also – ostensibly – designed to curb insider trading. Of course, the devil’s in the details.

The fine for violating the STOCK act is a minimal one, a $200 slap on the wrist. Excuses for violations of the law include not knowing the law existed and accountant errors.

Recently, Business Insider reported that in 2021, as many as 55 members of Congress were identified as failing to properly report financial trades as is required by the STOCK act.

Congress moves towards banning members from trading stocks https://t.co/BFytpV1TSn

The gains are too huge… it’ll end up toothless or unenforced.

— VeryStableGeniusTrump2️⃣⏺2️⃣4⃣🍊 (@RealTrump2020_) February 9, 2022

Americans On Board With Congressional Stock Ban

Americans have been on board with prohibiting members of Congress from trading stock for a while. A survey done by a group called Convention of States Action showed that 76% of voters think that Congress members and their spouses have an “unfair advantage” when it comes to the stock market. Just five percent of those participating in the survey approved of Congress members trading stocks, 19% had no opinion.

The latest bill, the TRUST Act was introduced into Congress in January by Elaine Luria’s fellow Virginia Democrat lawmaker, Rep. Abigail Spanberger. The bill would require members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to put all investments into a blind trust until 6 months after they have left Congress.

Blumenthal Bought Robinhood Shares as He Called for Congress To Investigate GameStop Trading Frenzy https://t.co/HjmY0qTNqA House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.), one of the most prolific stock traders in Congress, endorsed a proposal on Wed to ban members from trading stocks.

— Kimberly Towne (@KimmieT218) February 10, 2022

This article was originally published by the Political Insider. Read the original article.

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The Political Insider publishes the authentic conservative voices of political insiders and award-winning contributors who believe in personal responsibility, limited government, free markets, individual liberty, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. Each one is committed to combating the overwhelming liberal bias in today’s media to give you, the reader, the unedited facts on real issues.

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