1. United States
2. Idaho
3. Letter

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has advanced an important bill that would bar members of Congress, the president, and vice president from trading stocks while in office. This legislation aims to prevent conflicts of interest and restore public trust in elected leaders. While the bill makes a reasonable exception for the current president, it rightly imposes this ethical standard on all future office holders starting with their next term. Prohibiting insider trading and mandating divestment of assets is a common-sense reform that aligns with principles of good governance. I urge you to support this measure when it comes to the full Senate for a vote. Taking money out of politics and ensuring our leaders act solely in the public interest should be a top priority.