Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson introduced legislation to amend House Rules and prohibit Members of Congress, congressional staff, and House officers from entering into agreements tied to the outcome of specific events.
Ashley Hinson will prohibit Members of Congress, congressional staff, and House officers from entering into agreements tied to the outcome of specific events.
Occurrences
H. Res. 1263 (IH) - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members of the House from entering into certain agreements, contracts, or transactions with respect to prediction markets.
I’m working across the aisle to ensure Members of Congress and other senior federal officials cannot gamble on prediction markets.
Evidence
Last Action Date Listed: May 7, 2026. Action: Mrs. Hinson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker... Full Title: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members of the House from entering into certain agreements, contracts, or transactions with respect to prediction markets.
Assessments
The available evidence shows Ashley Hinson introduced a House rules resolution to prohibit Members, staff, and House officers from entering certain agreements tied to prediction-market outcomes, which is closely aligned with the promise. However, the record provided shows only that the measure was submitted and referred to committee, with no adoption or passage. Because there is clear action toward the promise but no confirmed enactment or implementation yet, the best classification is unresolved rather than delivered. The effort badge is warranted because she made a serious legislative attempt within the same term.