House passes bill on lawmakers using insider information for stock trading

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House passes bill on lawmakers using insider information for stock trading

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The House is passing a bill that addresses lawmakers using insider information for stock trading, but Senator Elizabeth Warren argues it won't solve the problem. The bill allows lawmakers to own and sell stocks, which critics say defeats the purpose of preventing insider trading. This move raises concerns about ethics and accountability in Congress, potentially undermining investor trust.

According to Senator Elizabeth Warren, the House bill “won’t solve the problem“ of insider trading in Congress as lawmakers will still be allowed to own and sell stocks.