"We are putting an end to self-enrichment in the halls of Congress. If you are elected to serve the people, your focus should be on your constituents, not your personal stock portfolio," said Congressman Byron Donalds. "I am proud to stand with my Republican colleagues in the House to ban congressional insider trading and secure our federal elections with common-sense, nationwide Voter ID."

Background on H.R.7008 – "The Stop Insider Trading Act":

• Passed the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 232-198.
• The Stop Insider Trading Act, sponsored by the House Committee on Administration, was introduced on January 12, 2026. The Stop Insider Trading Act bans Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks and forces them to provide public notice 7 to 14 days before selling existing assets, with strict financial penalties for any violations.
• Read the full text of the legislation HERE.
• See Congress.gov bill profile HERE.

Background on H.R.9368  – "The Voter ID Act":

• The Voter ID Act, sponsored by the House Committee on Administration, was introduced on June 18, 2026. The Voter ID Act mandates valid physical photo identification for federal voting and requires strict verification alternatives for mail-in ballots, with exceptions for military, disabled, and elderly voters.
• Read the full text of the legislation HERE.
• See Congress.gov bill profile HERE.