Rape. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Former House Speaker, supported a Congress Stock trade ban On Wednesday, after a Senate panel, he voted to carry forward the bipartisan proposal.
Honest actThe Sen Josh Josh Hale (R-Mo) was introduced by the leaders who originally and the owners of the Pelosi, ACT were called the leaders of the ACT-a sign for criticism Pelosi has faced her husband’s broader business.
However, working with the Democrats, Haley left the controversial name and expanded the legalist ban to apply with future presidents and vice -presidents.
Pelosi postponed the changes made in the law and said that it “strongly” supports it and is ready to vote for it when he reaches the floor of the House.
Pelosi said in a statement, “If the law is advanced to help the government restore confidence and to ensure that those who are in power are held for the highest moral standards, then I am proud to support it – no matter whether they decide to name it,” Pelosi said in a statement.
“When I appreciate the creativity of my Republican colleagues in drafting legislative homos, I welcome any serious effort to raise moral standards in public service,” she continued. “The Honest Act, as amended, correctly implements its stock trading ban not only for the members of the Congress, but also to the President and Vice President.”
The bill of Hale was upgraded with the support of all the Democrats and the support of any other Republican in the committee.
The step Comes amidst new efforts To pass stock-trading ban in Congress, with a proposal Extensive bipartisan support From the public.
President Trump Said in AprilHe would sign “absolutely” a Congress’s stock trading ban if it came to his desk and on Tuesday, he said he would “take a look” at the bill, “but ideologically, I like it.”
However, on Wednesday, he Hit a different tuneTo carry out the bill, rapidly criticized Hale for voting with Democrats.
PelosiHe was protestedIn 2022, to ban Congress members from trading stock.
