Congress To Block Stock Trading?

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) is shaking up Washington with a resolution aimed at ending one of Capitol Hill’s most notorious perks: stock trading by lawmakers.

On Friday, Luna filed a discharge petition to force a floor vote on the End Congressional Stock Trading Act, a bill sponsored by Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.). If passed, the measure would ban members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading or owning individual stocks, bonds, hedge funds, or risky investment vehicles.

Luna declared: “No American sent to Washington should enrich themselves through Wall Street while writing laws for the rest of us. This bill is about accountability, transparency, and restoring faith in Congress.”

Pelosi’s Stock Trades Spark National Outrage

For years, Americans have demanded answers about suspicious trades in Congress. At the center of the controversy stands former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), whose husband’s lucrative, well-timed investments in Big Tech raised eyebrows across the nation.

Pelosi has denied wrongdoing, but critics say her family’s swelling fortune perfectly symbolizes Washington corruption and insider privilege.

Rep. Burchett didn’t mention Pelosi by name—but he captured the public’s frustration: “If you’re making 100-plus percent returns on your trades, you belong on Wall Street, not in Congress.”

Trump: “Absolutely” Ban Congressional Stock Trading

President Donald Trump has made his position crystal clear. In an April interview with Time, he said he would “absolutely” sign a ban on stock trading by members of Congress if it landed on his desk.

Trump specifically cited Pelosi’s record, blasting the way lawmakers appear to profit from inside knowledge while average Americans suffer.

White House Economic Adviser Scott Bessent backed him up, telling Bloomberg: “People shouldn’t come to Washington to get rich. They should come to serve the American people.”

A Test of Who Stands With the People—And Who Protects the Swamp

To advance, Luna’s petition needs 218 signatures. While that’s a tough hill to climb, the move shines a spotlight on where every lawmaker stands.

In a post on X, Luna made it clear she won’t back down: “I realize this will make me unpopular with some colleagues, but I don’t care. This is what the American people want—and it’s the right thing to do.”

🔑 Key Takeaway

This fight isn’t just about Wall Street trades. It’s about restoring trust, ending corruption, and holding Congress accountable. With Trump promising to sign the bill, conservatives are lining up behind a historic push to finally stop lawmakers from cashing in on their power.

👉 Will Congress listen to the people—or protect its golden ticket?