Prevent members of Congress from trading stocks to avoid conflicts of interest.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act?
The bill H.R. 1599 has remained in the House committees since February 25, 2025, with no recorded action for 16 months. House committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but the primary constraint is that most legislation never receives a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the standard way most bills fail to become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act (H.R. 1599 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 310 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 310 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Michael Cloud (R-TX)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.