Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York describes the latest bipartisan push to ban members of Congress from trading stocks, an effort that has broad public support but has repeatedly stalled on Capitol Hill. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren) This photo combo shows from left, Republican Sen. Ashley Moody of Florida and Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York in Washington. (AP Photo/File) Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.
Main Idea: Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ashley Moody are leading a new bipartisan effort to ban members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks.
Key Points:
Delays and watered-down bills could leave voters with little change, so public trust in Congress may stay low.
A stock-trading ban could reduce conflicts of interest and help taxpayers believe lawmakers are acting for the public, not personal profit.
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Co-leading the renewed bipartisan push and explaining her position on the stock-trading ban.
Co-leading the renewed bipartisan push and quoted throughout as a primary architect of the legislation.
Central House figure trying to force a vote through a discharge petition.
Named House co-sponsor of the related bill and part of the legislative effort described.
Named House co-sponsor of the related bill and a key supporter of the stricter approach.
Cited as part of a statement criticizing the House Republican alternative bill.
Mentioned as a prior bipartisan partner on a similar Senate bill that stalled.
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Sign in to commentMentioned because Gillibrand chairs it, but it is not a central actor in the stock-trading debate.
Referenced only indirectly as the reason Ashley Moody was appointed to her seat.