From Washington: Members of Congress can currently buy and sell stocks, as long as they disclose their transactions. A new proposal aims to change this by prohibiting lawmakers and executive branch members from owning or trading stocks. The goal is to prevent potential corruption, as some argue that current rules are insufficient.

Further details about the proposed legislation are available. The idea of restricting stock ownership among government officials has gained support from both parties, who feel that more needs to be done to address the issue. More information on the proposal can be found through the original source.