Washington, July 22 -- Congresswoman Susie Lee issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03)released the following statement on her vote for the Stop Insider Trading Act:
"My constituents demand politicians be held to high standards, as I have held myself to throughout my career. Decades of inaction by both parties to prevent elected officials from profiting off their positions is totally unacceptable.
"Today, I voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act - which prevents Members of Congress from purchasing stock and puts restrictions on their ability to sell stock. While it doesn't address the President and Vice President - and isn't as powerful as legislation I support, like the Restore Trust in Government Act -...