This bill would change chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to stop certain political officials from owning or trading stocks or from trading on prediction markets. The bill was introduced by Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks on September 16, 2026. It has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and also to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means. No publicly available information in the provided text explains which officials are covered, how the ban would be enforced, or the exact legal changes beyond the short description in the title.
If you are a political official, this bill could limit your ability to own or trade stocks or to use prediction markets if you are among the officials covered. If you are not a political official, the bill would not directly change your rights to trade. Specifics about who is covered and when the rule would apply are not available in the provided material.
No publicly available information on the bill’s expected costs, savings, or budget effects is included in the provided text.
No publicly available information on supporters' arguments or reasons is included in the provided material.
No publicly available information on opponents' arguments or concerns is included in the provided material.