My new bipartisan plan to ban members of Congress from owning and trading individual stocks:

The American people deserve to have complete confidence that members of Congress are making decisions based on what's best for the country — not what's best for those lawmakers' own personal finances.

Danielle, I think this is pretty basic, but apparently it's a newsflash to some people in Washington: The American people deserve to have complete confidence that members of Congress are making decisions based on what's best for the country — not what's best for those lawmakers' own personal finances. So we need to ban members of Congress from owning and trading individual stocks.  I'm coming out with a new bill to do exactly that — and it's already got bipartisan support. Now, to get it over the finish line, we need to show that the American people are demanding action. Danielle, will you add your name to say you support our plan? This is part of how we put Washington on the side of families, not just the rich and powerful. Remember: Not so long ago, Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue played down the danger of COVID-19 in public while privately trading stocks to profit from the pandemic. They both lost their re-election campaigns, but the potential for conflicts of interest still lurks around Capitol Hill — and we've got to clear it out. Now, let's be clear — I'm more than ready to go even further than this plan. My larger bill to root corruption out of Washington would ban Cabinet secretaries, federal judges (including Supreme Court justices), and other top officials from owning and trading individual stocks. But this bipartisan plan, focused on Congress, is a straightforward first step. And there's real momentum behind it right now. Here's how the ban would work: After a short transition period, members of Congress and their spouses won't be allowed to own or trade individual stocks. Instead, they can put their money in conflict-free investments like diversified mutual funds. And if they break the rules, they'll have to pay a $50,000 fine per violation. It's clear and sharp. It says that senators and representatives shouldn't be able to write laws to enrich themselves. And anyone who isn't ready to follow these basic rules can pick a new line of work. Danielle, I've been working on this issue for years, and I believe we're closer than ever to making it happen. Republicans and Democrats are working together to say enough is enough. Now is the moment for everyone to raise their voices. Add your name to say you support my bipartisan plan to ban members of Congress from owning and trading individual stocks — and let's make it happen, side by side. Thanks for being a part of this, Elizabeth       ADD YOUR NAME Paid for by Warren Democrats All content © 2022 Warren Democrats, All Rights Reserved PO Box 171375, Boston, MA 02117 This email was sent to danielle.davenport.blog@blogger.com We'll miss you, but you can always unsubscribe.