Ban stock trading by government officials to restore trust

This act must also be implemented immediately to ensure that current members of Congress, the Supreme Court and senior executive branch officials come into compliance. A strong, enforceable ban on stock trading by all members of these three branches of government is crucial to restoring public trust in government and eliminating the potential for insider trading and conflicts of interest. For too long, concerns over these unethical practices have plagued our institutions, creating an unacceptable disconnect between public servants' financial interests and those of their constituents. Robust legislation closing all loopholes, backed by transparency requirements and real penalties for violations, is needed to repair damage to democratic integrity. Voters deserve full confidence that leaders work solely in the public interest, not exploiting positions for personal profit. Concrete action implementing a comprehensive stock trading ban is long overdue to resolve this glaring ethics issue and reassure Americans that government operates ethically on their behalf.