Ricketts introduces Stop Insider Trading Act banning congressional stock purchases
Sen. Pete Ricketts spoke on the Senate floor to promote his Stop Insider Trading Act (S.4134), a companion to Rep. Bryan Steil’s House bill. He highlighted low public trust in Congress, cited polling and examples of past trading, and outlined the bill’s restrictions on purchases and sales notifications. The speech referenced 80% public skepticism, 17% approval ratings, former Speaker trades, Sen. Richard Burr’s 2020 sales, and support from the President and Vice President. It is a single-member presentation without additional guests or graphics.
Source: Sen. Pete Ricketts