118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2383Prohibition of Financial Trading on Government Property Act

To prohibit Federal officers and employees from engaging in any financial trading activity while on Federal Government property, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Mar 29, 2023
Last action Mar 29, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Mar 29, 2023
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Referred
Mar 29, 2023
Oversight · House Admin
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits federal employees from conducting any financial trading on federal property. Specifically, the bill prohibits federal employees, including Members of Congress and the President, from engaging in any financial trading on federal property. Federal employees (with the exception of the President and Vice President) are also prohibited from using government-issued devices to engage in any financial trading. The bill's restrictions do not apply to activities that are related to an employee's official duties or Thrift Savings Plan account. Federal employees who violate the bill's prohibitions are subject to fines, imprisonment (for knowing violations), and disciplinary action.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Mar 29, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.