Washington, July 22 -- Representative Jeff Crank issued the following press release:
Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act.
The Stop Insider Trading Act ensures that lawmakers cannot use their positions to profit off of insider trading. It bans Members, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing securities issued by a publicly traded company. It also requires Members to file a public notice at least 7 days in advance for any intended stock sale with the Clerk of the House of Representatives.
"For years, Members of Congress have gotten rich off insider information-that's plain wrong," said Rep. Crank. "To be clear: I don't own any individual, publicly traded ...