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Speaker Johnson Backs Stock Trading Ban for Members of Congress

The Louisiana congressman announced his support while offering a defense of opponents by citing frozen congressional salaries that limit members’ finances.
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Speaker Johnson Backs Stock Trading Ban for Members of Congress
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) speaks during a news conference following a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on April 8, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Arjun Singh
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WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has announced that he supports legislation to ban members of Congress from trading stocks, which has previously elicited controversy.

“My honest opinion on it: I’m in favor of that. I don’t think we should have any appearance of impropriety here,” Johnson said at a press conference on May 14.
Arjun Singh
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Arjun Singh is a reporter for The Epoch Times, covering national politics and the U.S. Congress.
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