Rep. Mark Alford Suggests Legislation to Prevent Lawmakers from ‘Questionable Stock Transactions’
Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) introduced legislation on Wednesday aimed at banning stock trading by members of Congress. Alford expressed concern about the potential for corruption, stating, “As civil servants, we should uphold higher standards and avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Unfortunately, many in Congress are involved in dubious stock trades that benefit them through […]
Rep Alford presents the PELOSI Act in the House
R-Mo. Rep. Mark Alford is set to unveil a bill aimed at banning stock trading by members of Congress on Wednesday. This legislation is seen as a counterpart to Sen. Josh Hawley’s “Pelosi Act” in the Senate. The bill proposed by Alford would prevent lawmakers and their spouses from buying, selling, or holding individual stocks […]