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Legislative Efforts to Restrict Lawmaker Stock Trades Stall Despite Trump’s Push

Progress on proposals to limit congressional stock trading remains stagnant following U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union endorsement.

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Terms & Concepts
  • State of the Union Address: An annual speech by the U.S. President to Congress outlining national priorities and legislative goals.
  • Stock Trading Restrictions for Lawmakers: Proposed measures to limit or prohibit members of Congress from buying and selling stocks to prevent conflicts of interest.
  • Conflict of Interest: A situation where personal financial interests could improperly influence official duties or decisions.