House Bill Would Force Members of Congress, Families to Sell Individual Stocks Within 180 Days

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Introduced in House

Members, spouses, and dependent children who already hold covered investments must sell them

If your family is covered and you own individual stocks or similar investments, you would have a limited window to sell and move money into allowed options (like diversified funds or government bonds). Waiting too long could lead to penalties.

Newly covered families get a shorter divestment clock when someone enters Congress

If someone becomes a Member of Congress after the law is in place, their household would have less time to clean up holdings. This matters for newly elected Members and families combining finances after an election.

Penalties and reasons are posted publicly when violations occur

The public would be able to see enforcement actions in one place online, which may increase accountability and reputational consequences for breaking the rules.

Covered individuals who receive a covered investment (like through inheritance or divorce) must sell it

Even if you didn’t buy the asset, you still have to get rid of it quickly once it becomes yours, or you risk fines. This matters for life events that transfer assets into your name.