This bill bans Members of Congress, the President, the Vice President, and their spouses and dependent children from owning or trading individual stocks, futures, or similar financial assets while in office. Existing holdings must be sold within 180 days of the law taking effect, and any such assets acquired after taking office—like through inheritance or marriage—must be sold within 90 days. Investments in broad index funds, U.S. Treasury bonds, and small businesses are still permitted, but even assets in blind trusts must be sold if they’re restricted. Violators will face fines, forfeit any profits, and have their violations publicly posted online.
