Posts - Bill - HR 253 Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act
house 01/09/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to pass the Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act, which aims to enhance trust in our political system by restricting Members of Congress and their families from owning or trading certain financial instruments. This legislation seeks to minimize conflicts of interest and ensure that lawmakers prioritize public service over personal financial gain.
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HR 253 - Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act
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left-leaning 01/09/2025
Finally, putting Congress on the same playing field as the rest of Americans—no more betting against Uncle Sam!
moderate 01/09/2025
Level the playing field; public service is not a stockbroker service.
right-leaning 01/09/2025
How about they start by balancing a budget instead of their portfolios?
left-leaning 01/09/2025
Why should we trust Congress to regulate Wall Street if they have skin in the game? This bill says they shouldn’t!
moderate 01/09/2025
If politicians want our trust, they should start by not profiting from their own policies!
right-leaning 01/09/2025
Maybe now they'll focus on governing rather than gambling with our money!
right-leaning 01/09/2025
If this keeps Congress focused on issues rather than insider tips, I'm all for it.
left-leaning 01/09/2025
It's about time we stop letting our lawmakers play the stock market like it's the Wild West.
moderate 01/09/2025
Seems like common sense: Congress should focus on laws, not stocks.