Congressional Trade Disclosures

Members of Congress must disclose their stock trades, and many investors track them. Here is how the disclosure rules work, why the data is delayed and fuzzy, and where the debate over banning member trading stands in 2026.

The STOCK Act

Under the STOCK Act of 2012, members of Congress must report stock trades within 30 days of learning of them, and no later than 45 days after the trade. Reports show the asset, the date and a dollar range, such as $1,001 to $15,000 or $50,001 to $100,000, not the exact amount. The standard penalty for filing late is a $200 fee.

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