Bills · HR 6731
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6731Government Operations and Politics
Restore Trust in Government Act
INTRO DEC 16· LAST ACTION DEC 16
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about potential conflicts of interest among high-ranking government officials. When policymakers or their families own individual stocks, there's a perception that their legislative or executive decisions could be influenced by their personal financial interests rather than the public good. For example, an official might vote on a bill affecting an industry in which they hold significant stock.
If this bill becomes law, it could help restore public trust in government by creating a clearer separation between personal finances and public service. Voters would be assured that officials are making decisions based solely on what's best for the country, not on how it might affect their stock portfolio. If it doesn't pass, the current system, which allows these officials to own and trade individual stocks, would continue, potentially leaving room for perceived or actual conflicts of interest.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits Members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependent children from owning or trading individual stocks, commodities, or futures.
This directly targets potential conflicts of interest by preventing officials from profiting from specific industries they may regulate or impact.
PROVISION 02
Requires covered individuals to sell off any existing prohibited investments within 180 days of the bill becoming law, or within 90 days of becoming a covered individual.
This ensures immediate compliance with the new rules, preventing officials from holding onto investments that could create conflicts.
PROVISION 03
Provides exceptions for certain investments, including widely diversified investment funds, U.S. Treasury bills, and state or municipal bonds.
These exceptions allow officials to continue responsible financial planning without being overly restricted, focusing the prohibition on specific, higher-risk investments.
PROVISION 04
Allows individuals to use the "Certificate of Divestiture" program for tax purposes when selling off prohibited investments.
This provision helps alleviate the financial burden of a forced sale by allowing officials to defer capital gains taxes on divested assets.
PROVISION 05
Includes an occupational exception for a spouse or dependent child, allowing them to trade covered investments if it's part of their primary job and not owned by the official.
This prevents undue restrictions on the independent careers of family members, as long as the investments are not linked to the official's portfolio.
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D· Rhode Island
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 16
Introduced in House
DEC 16
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6731
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 16, 2025
Last actionDec 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025
House BillHR 6731Government Operations and Politics
Restore Trust in Government Act
INTRODUCED DEC 16, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 16, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
73
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
