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H. R. 7008

House

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed the House

The House of Representatives has passed this bill. It now moves to the Senate.

In brief

This legislation modifies federal securities laws to increase restrictions and penalties related to insider trading. It targets individuals with access to non-public, material information, specifically strengthening enforcement mechanisms for the Securities and Exchange Commission to prosecute illegal trades. The bill applies nationwide to all market participants and takes effect upon enactment. It passed the House following a failed motion to recommit.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

  • Passed 232-198House · July 22, 2026Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. July 22, 2026 · House

    Passed the House

    The House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act by a vote of 232-198.

    Passed 232-198

    Next: Awaits action in the Senate.

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