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Stop Politicians Profiting from War Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 1756 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
15
Latest action
Mar 28, 2025

What it does

The Stop Politicians Profiting from War Act of 2025 would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading stocks, bonds, or other securities tied to defense contractors that have contracts with the Department of Defense, requiring divestment of such assets within 120 to 180 days depending on the type of investment and when the individual became a member. The bill bans placing these assets in blind trusts as a compliance method and allows exceptions for widely held diversified funds, government retirement accounts, U.S. Treasury securities, and certain Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act stock. Violations could result in civil fines of up to $50,000…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 27, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 28, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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