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H.R. 7008: Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed HouseJul 22, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 12, 2026
  2. Passed House (completed)Jul 22, 2026, 232–198
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Feb 3, 2026

This bill generally prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public notice before these individuals may sell stocks.

Specifically, Members of Congress and the spouses and dependent children of Members of Congress may not purchase covered investments. Between 7 and 14 days before a Member or a covered spouse or dependent sells a covered investment, the relevant Member must file public notice of the intent to sell with the Clerk of the House of Representatives or the Secretary of the Senate, as appropriate. The Clerk or Secretary must publish this notice online. If the individual decides not to sell the covered investment, the notice must be withdrawn.

Under the bill, a covered investment is a security issued by a publicly traded company or a comparable economic interest. Some investments are exempt, including interest in a widely held investment fund and certain investments held in a trust.

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Violations of these provisions are subject to a fee and, in the case of a purchase, a requirement to sell the covered investment. The fee must equal (1) the greater of $2,000 or 10% of the transaction value, and (2) any net gain realized from the transaction during a specified period. The fee may not be paid using campaign donations or Members’ official allowances.

Certain transactions by covered spouses and dependents are exempt, including transactions made on behalf of another person or made as part of compensation from the individual’s employer.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Jul 22, 2026

On Passage

Passed 232–198

Yea 232majority 216Nay 198

  • Democrats13 yea, 198 nay
  • Republicans218 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Derek Tran (D-CA), Darren Soto (D-FL), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), Susie Lee (D-NV), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Jared Golden (D-ME), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) voted Yea; and 3 more

See how all 430 members voted

Showing 431 of 431 members

Yea 232

Republicans (218)

Independents (1)

Nay 198

Democrats (198)

Not voting 1

Democrats (1)

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Jul 22, 2026. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

3 votes on this bill

Showing 3 of 3 roll calls

  • Sep 30, 2026SenateClotureFailed, yea-nay 53–47
    Roll call 253 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats04500
    Republicans53000
    Independents0200
    Total534700

    Senate roll call 253: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed. Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected.

    How each member voted (100)
  • Jul 22, 2026HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 232–198
    Roll call 280 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1319801
    Republicans218000
    Independents1000
    Total23219801

    House roll call 280: On Passage. Passed.

    13 crossed party lines: 13 Democrats

    How each member voted (431)
  • Jul 22, 2026HouseMotion to recommitFailed, yea-nay 211–218
    Roll call 279 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats211001
    Republicans021701
    Independents0100
    Total21121802

    House roll call 279: On Motion to Recommit. Failed.

    How each member voted (431)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

93

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

530 points earned
  1. 1Bryan Steil R-WI SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced, marked up, reported, passed House7 events+80
  2. 2Kathy Castor D-FL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Henry Cuellar D-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Donald Davis D-NC1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Marie Gluesenkamp Perez D-WA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Jul 22, 2026Passed the House, 232–198.
  2. Jan 12, 2026Introduced in the House by Bryan Steil.
Show the full action history (31 actions)
  1. Sep 30, 2026Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 253.
  2. Sep 28, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5065)
  3. Sep 28, 2026Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5065)
  4. Sep 28, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate.
  5. Aug 6, 2026Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 548.
  6. Aug 5, 2026Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  7. Jul 23, 2026Received in the Senate.
  8. Jul 22, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H5143-5153)
  9. Jul 22, 2026Mr. Magaziner moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (text: CR H5152)
  10. Jul 22, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5157-5158)
  11. Jul 22, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 198 (Roll no. 280). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5143-5144)
  12. Jul 22, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438.
  13. Jul 22, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
  14. Jul 22, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7008.
  15. Jul 22, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  16. Jul 22, 2026Mr. Magaziner moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration.
  17. Jul 22, 2026The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  18. Jul 22, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7008, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Steil demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  19. Jul 22, 2026Considered as unfinished business.
  20. Jul 22, 2026On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 218 (Roll no. 279).
  21. Jul 22, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 198 (Roll no. 280).
  22. Jul 22, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 198 (Roll no. 280).
  23. Jul 22, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  24. Jul 20, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
  25. Jul 20, 2026Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit H.R. 8800, H.R. 8844, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
  26. Feb 3, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-479.
  27. Feb 3, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 409.
  28. Jan 14, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  29. Jan 14, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4.
  30. Jan 12, 2026Introduced in House
  31. Jan 12, 2026Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.