1、1 15 U.S.C. 78j.Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS22422April 18, 2006H.R. 5015, 109th Congress: BanningSecurities Trading by Members of Congressand Their Staff Based upon NonpublicInformation Michael V. SeitzingerLeg
2、islative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummaryH.R. 5015, 109th Congress, would prohibit securities trading based upon nonpublicinformation relating to Congress and would require additional reporting by Members ofCongress and congressional employees concerning their securities transactions. The billwo
3、uld also require political intelligence consultants, defined in the bill, to register withthe Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. This reportwill be updated as needed.H.R. 5015, 109th Congress, was introduced on March 28, 2006, and referred to theCommittees on Fina
4、ncial Services, House Administration, Judiciary, and Agriculture.The bill would explicitly prohibit securities trading based upon nonpublic informationrelating to Congress and would require additional reporting by Members of Congress andcongressional employees concerning their securities transaction