If House Republicans were serious about cleaning up government corruption, they could start by taking up a comprehensive proposed ban on insider trading that has broad backing, covers the insider trading at the White House and which I support enthusiastically.
Support comprehensive legislation banning Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President from buying and selling stocks while in office.
Occurrences
Nellie Pou ... New Jersey NJ 09 Democratic ... Signed Date ... August 31st, 2026
Evidence
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H.R.9222 was introduced on June 9, 2026 and referred to House committees. Its summary says it would ban stock trading and prediction-market participation for the President, Vice President, and Members of Congress. Listed sponsors are Greg Landsman, Josh Riley, and Melanie Stansbury, not Nellie Pou.
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Congress.gov lists H.R.6731 as introduced December 16, 2025, with the official title: to prohibit Members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks. Latest action was referral to House committees, and the bill status is Introduced. The displayed cosponsor list does not include Rep. Nellie Pou.
Assessments
The promise was to support comprehensive federal legislation, not necessarily to enact it. During Pou's current House term, she publicly supported and cosponsored H.R. 6731, the Restore Trust in Government Act, and signed a discharge petition to force a vote on legislation banning Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President from buying and selling stocks while in office. Although the broader policy has not been enacted and related bills remain pending or narrower, her own legislative support satisfies the promised action.