Congress advances limits on stock trading, stops short of total ban

By: Benjamin J. Hulac, Washington Correspondent

Outlets: NJ Spotlight

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 1,144

Last Updated: 3 days, 2 hours ago

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Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include comments received after initial publication.

WASHINGTON — Legislation on the move would limit members of Congress from trading stocks while in office, positions that grant them access to information regular citizens do not possess.

Before leaving for its summer recess, the House voted 232-198 for the bill, largely along party lines, passing it to the Senate. Four New Jersey lawmakers — Republicans Jeff Van Drew …

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