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H.R. 9367119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jun 24, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Stop Lawmakers From Predicting Act
Introduced:
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Members of Congress, spouses, and dependent children would be barred from profiting off prediction markets tied to their government knowledge.
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The bill bans covered individuals from entering bets or contracts whose payout depends on government policy, government action, political outcomes, or other events learned about through a lawmaker's congressional job. Violations can trigger financial penalties from the overseeing ethics office. Rules take effect 180 days after enactment.
Members of Congress, their spouses, and their dependent children. Ordinary citizens using prediction markets are not affected.
The rule aims to prevent lawmakers from using insider knowledge gained through their office to profit from betting-style markets on government or political events.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 4.
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