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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) introduced a discharge petition to force a vote on the bipartisan bill that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks.
The Restore Trust in Congress Act, supported by over 100 members from various political backgrounds, would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading individual stocks.
Democratic Rep. Seth Magaziner highlighted bipartisan opposition to the bill, stating that some members are trying to prevent its passage.
Republican Rep. Tim Burchett emphasized the need for transparency and accountability, stating that Congress has been enriching itself on taxpayers' dime for too long.
Dan Savickas from the Taxpayers Protection Alliance pointed out that members of both political parties have outperformed the market, fueling public perception that congressional representatives are using their office for personal gain
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