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Track every stock trade made by U.S. Congress members. Mandatory STOCK Act disclosures — searchable, transparent, and updated regularly.
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Source: Congress.gov Disclosures via House & Senate Stock Watcher
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What Is the STOCK Act?
The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act was signed into law on April 4, 2012. It explicitly prohibits members of Congress, their staff, and executive branch employees from using material non-public information — learned through their official duties — to profit in the financial markets.
More importantly for transparency, the STOCK Act requires all members of Congress to publicly disclose any stock trade worth more than $1,000 within 45 calendar days of the transaction. These disclosures are filed with either the House Clerk or the Senate Ethics Committee and are publicly available.
PublicTradeLens aggregates these mandatory disclosures from the House Stock Watcher and Senate Stock Watcher APIs — two volunteer-maintained projects that process official government filings.
All Congress members must disclose trades over $1,000 within 45 days.
Filings are public record, submitted to Congress's own disclosure system.
Applies to all 535 members of both the House and Senate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the STOCK Act?
The STOCK Act (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act) is a 2012 law that prohibits members of Congress and their staff from using non-public information for personal profit in the stock market. It also requires them to disclose trades within 45 days.
How often is this data updated?
Congressional members must file disclosures within 45 days of a trade. Our data is sourced from House Stock Watcher and Senate Stock Watcher, which process these filings as they are received.
Is congressional stock trading legal?
Yes, members of Congress can legally trade stocks. The STOCK Act just requires them to disclose trades and prohibits trading on material non-public information obtained through their official duties.
What do the dollar amount ranges mean?
Congress members don't disclose exact trade amounts — they report ranges like '$1,001–$15,000' or '$100,001–$250,000'. These are the ranges as filed in their official disclosures.
How do I find trades for a specific politician?
Use the search bar above or visit our Politicians page to browse all members of Congress who have filed disclosures. Click any politician to see their full trade history.
Can I look up trades for a specific stock?
Yes! Visit the Stocks page or click any ticker symbol in a trade table. You'll see all Congress members who have traded that stock and a timeline of activity.
What happens if Congress members don't report?
Violations of the STOCK Act carry a $200 fine — widely criticized as inadequate. Members who repeatedly fail to disclose or engage in insider trading could face further legal consequences.
Does this data include both the House and Senate?
Yes. We aggregate data from both the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, using their respective public disclosure databases.
What is 'disclosure date' vs 'transaction date'?
The transaction date is when the trade actually occurred. The disclosure date is when Congress members filed their report. By law, this must be within 45 days. Late filings are unfortunately common.
Is this data financial advice?
Absolutely not. PublicTradeLens is for informational and transparency purposes only. Congressional trades are not stock tips. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: PublicTradeLens is for informational and transparency purposes only. This is not financial advice. Congressional trade data may be delayed up to 45 days. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.