Ban Conflicted Trading Act

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Bill Number

S 1393

Introduced

May 9, 2019

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Civil actions and liability Commodities markets Congress Congressional officers and employees Corporate finance and management Financial services and investments Government ethics and transparency, public corruption Members of Congress Securities

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Summary

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.

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May 9, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 9, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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