- United States
- Utah
- Letter
Urging Support for a Ban on Stock Trading by Members of Congress
To: Rep. Moore, Sen. Curtis, Sen. Lee
From: A verified voter in Layton, UT
September 9, 2025
I am writing to you today as a constituent to express my deep concern regarding the current rules on stock trading for members of Congress. I urge you to take a clear stance on this issue by supporting and advancing legislation that would ban members of Congress and their spouses from purchasing or trading individual stocks.
The public's trust in our government is paramount, and the perception of impropriety, whether real or imagined, can be deeply damaging. When lawmakers trade stocks, it raises serious questions about whether their legislative actions and policy decisions are being made for the public good or for personal financial gain.
I believe that a ban on stock trading is a critical step toward ensuring that our government operates with the highest level of integrity and transparency. It would send a powerful message to the American people that their representatives are focused on serving the interests of their constituents, not their personal portfolios.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this important matter. I look forward to your response and hope to see you lead on this issue.