Washington, July 22 -- Representative Zach Nunn issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) released the following statement after the House voted 232-198 today to pass the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation Nunn helped lead to prohibit Members of Congress and their immediate family members from buying individual stocks while serving in office. The vote marks the culmination of a bipartisan effort Nunn championed since his first weeks in Congress.
"I've never owned or traded individual stocks while serving in Congress. This isn't a red or blue issue. Banning stock trades in Congress is about accountability, and every American should demand it from their elected officials," said Rep. Nunn. "One...