1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

I am writing to urge you to support and prioritize legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks while in office. This is a critical issue that strikes at the heart of public trust in our democratic institutions and the integrity of our elected officials. The potential for conflicts of interest and the appearance of impropriety when lawmakers trade stocks is deeply concerning. Members of Congress often have access to non-public information that could influence their trading decisions, creating an unfair advantage over ordinary investors and raising questions about whether their legislative actions are truly in the public interest. Recent polls have consistently shown that a majority of Americans, across party lines, support banning stock trading by members of Congress. This demonstrates that this is not a partisan issue, but one of fundamental fairness and good governance that resonates with voters. Implementing such a ban would help restore faith in our government and ensure that legislators are focused on serving their constituents rather than potentially profiting from their position. It would also align Congress with many other branches of government and private sector organizations that already have strict rules against insider trading and conflicts of interest. I strongly believe that public service should be about just that – service to the public. By supporting a ban on stock trading for lawmakers, you would be taking a significant step towards reinforcing this principle and demonstrating your commitment to ethical leadership. Please support any forthcoming legislation that would implement this ban, and if no such bill exists, I urge you to introduce or co-sponsor one. This action would go a long way in rebuilding public trust and ensuring that our representatives are working solely for the benefit of their constituents and the nation as a whole. Thank you for your attention to this crucial matter. I look forward to hearing about your stance on this issue and any actions you plan to take to address it.