A Democratic bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Stop Corrupt Trading Act" aims to prohibit the purchase, sale, or exchange of nonpublic information. It targets the President and Vice President, referred to as covered persons, as well as covered entities they control or have a significant financial interest in. The bill defines nonpublic information as information gained through official positions that is not available to the general public. It establishes strict prohibitions against selling, exchanging, or purchasing this information for financial benefit. To enforce these rules, the act introduces criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Additionally, it authorizes civil actions by the Attorney General to seek disgorgement and civil penalties.
Yes
- Scored +7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill enhances integrity by preventing high-level officials from profiting from nonpublic information gained through their office.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal authority to criminalize and civilly prosecute the misuse of nonpublic information by the President and Vice President.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
The bill imposes strict penalties and forfeiture requirements on individuals trading on nonpublic information.
- Scored -5
Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?
The bill creates significant financial and criminal risks for those engaging in prohibited information exchanges.
- Scored -5
Would billionaires be better off under this?
The bill targets potential profiteering that could be conducted by very wealthy entities or individuals.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition of Information Sales: The bill prevents a covered person or entity from selling or exchanging nonpublic information for financial benefit (Section 2(b)(1)). This could prevent individuals in high office from profiting from private information.
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Prevention of Third-Party Trading: It prohibits any person from acquiring, purchasing, selling, or exchanging non-public information for financial gain (Section 2(b)(2)). This could limit the ability of outside parties to profit from information held by the President or Vice President.
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Financial Recovery through Disgorgement: The Attorney General can seek the disgorgement of all profits, payments, and things of value derived from the prohibited conduct (Section 2(d)(1)(A)). This ensures that any money made through these actions is returned to the United States.
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Strict Penalties and Forfeiture: The act includes criminal penalties such as fines of up to double the transaction value and imprisonment for up to 5 years (Section 2(c)(1)(A)). It also requires the forfeiture of any property derived from the offense (Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burden of Penalties: Individuals or entities found in violation may face significant civil penalties of up to $250,000 or three times the amount of the gain derived from the conduct (Section 2(d)(1)(B)).
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Joint and Several Liability: Any person that knowingly provides something of value in a transaction involving nonpublic information can be held jointly and severally liable for remedies like disgorgement and civil penalties (Section 2(d)(4)).
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Criminal Consequences: Covered persons face potential imprisonment for up to 5 years for certain offenses (Section 2(c)(1)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would billionaires be better off under this? — The bill targets potential profiteering that could be conducted by very wealthy entities or individuals. Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — The bill imposes strict penalties and forfeiture requirements on individuals trading on nonpublic information. Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this? — The bill creates significant financial and criminal risks for those engaging in prohibited information exchanges.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill enhances integrity by preventing high-level officials from profiting from nonpublic information gained through their office. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal authority to criminalize and civilly prosecute the misuse of nonpublic information by the President and Vice President.
- 9/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/6/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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