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Live| Congressman | Ticker | Type | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Purchase | Apr 30, 3031 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| MMP | Sale | Apr 7, 2220 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| NEWT | Purchase | Sep 19, 2202 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| SONY | Sale | Dec 26, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| ARCC | Sale | Jul 24, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| NVDA | Sale (Partial) | Jul 21, 2026 | $15,001 | |
| FMAO | Sale | Jul 20, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| HD | Sale | Jul 20, 2026 | $15,001 - $50,000 | |
| XOM | Sale | Jul 20, 2026 | $15,001 - | |
| BAC | Sale | Jul 20, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| UNH | Sale | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| UPS | Sale | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| UBER | Sale | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| TMO | Sale | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| HSY | Sale | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| PANW | Sale (Partial) | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| NVDA | Sale (Partial) | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| MS | Purchase | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| MU | Sale | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 | |
| MPC | Sale (Partial) | Jul 10, 2026 | $1,001 - $15,000 |
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Congress Made 1,059 Stock Trades in Q2 2026
A data breakdown of Congress's 1,059 disclosed stock trades in Q2 2026: the busiest traders, most-active tickers, and how House and Senate activity compares.
Jul 11, 2026 · 5 min read
AnalysisCongress Buying Nvidia Stock: Who Filed, When, and What the Timing Shows
Nvidia is the most searched congressional stock trade after Pelosi. Multiple members of Congress have disclosed NVDA purchases. Here's who filed, what the timing looked like, and what following Congress into Nvidia actually means in practice.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 min read
AnalysisCongress Buying Defense Stocks: Patterns, Conflicts, and What the Data Shows
Defense contractors like LMT, RTX, NOC, GD, and BA appear regularly in congressional trading disclosures. Armed Services Committee members who vote on defense budgets are among those holding defense stocks.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 min read
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is it legal for members of Congress to trade stocks?
Yes. The STOCK Act (2012) made insider trading illegal for Congress but does not ban stock trading itself. Members can buy and sell individual stocks freely — they are only required to disclose trades within 45 days. Several reform bills have been proposed to ban the practice entirely, but none have passed as of 2026.
How long do members of Congress have to report stock trades?
Under the STOCK Act, members of Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report (PTR) within 45 days of a trade. The fine for late filing is just $200, which critics argue is too low to deter non-compliance.
What is the STOCK Act?
The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act was signed into law in April 2012. It explicitly prohibits members of Congress from trading on material non-public information obtained through their official duties, and requires public disclosure of personal securities transactions within 45 days.
Can I track congressional stock trades in real time?
Not quite in real time — the STOCK Act allows up to 45 days before disclosure. Capitol Trader updates daily with the latest filings from the House and Senate, so you see new disclosures as soon as they are made public.
Do members of Congress beat the stock market?
Academic research is mixed. A 2004 study (Ziobrowski et al.) found senators outperformed the market by ~12% annually in the 1990s. Post-STOCK Act studies show much smaller or no persistent outperformance, possibly because public disclosure changed behavior.
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Is there a free tracker for politician and senator stock trades?
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