CHAIRMAN STEIL INTRODUCES THE STOP LAWMAKERS FROM PREDICTING ACT

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The House Administration Committee issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON - Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act. This legislation prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from wagering on public policy issues and political outcomes.



"The American people deserve to know their Member of Congress is not profiting off insider information. The Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act ensures that cannot happen," said Chairman Steil. "This legislation is critical to restoring the public's trust in their elected officials. Lawmakers should be writing policy, not wagering on its outcome."



The Stop Lawmakers...