From Washington: Members of Congress can currently buy and sell stocks, as long as they disclose these transactions. A new bill aims to change this, proposing a ban on stock ownership and trading for Congress members and the executive branch. The current rules require disclosure and prohibit using non-public information for trading, but some lawmakers feel this is not enough.

Further information on this proposal is available, including details on the legislation and reactions from lawmakers. The issue of potential corruption has been raised, with some arguing that current regulations do not go far enough.

More details can be found through the original source, which provides additional context and information on the proposed bill.