Rep. Luna looks to force House vote on stock trading ban
Share this @internewscast.com


() Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., has announced plans to force a House vote on a stock trading ban for members for Congress in September.

Luna said she’d be filing a discharge petition in a social media post Tuesday, writing, “If Congress doesn’t do this now with a slim majority, it’s never going to happen. If anyone says I shouldn’t be doing a discharge petition in order to accomplish this, it’s because either they want to maintain control or the status quo. Either way, this does not benefit the American people.”

According to Center Forward, a bipartisan nonprofit, a discharge petition is a legislative maneuver in the U.S. House of Representatives that allows members to force a bill out of committee, bypass House leadership and onto the House floor for a vote. The petition requires a House majority of 218 signatures and has rarely been successful. It’s worth noting that Luna has already successfully petitioned a discharge this year, when she was able to secure enough signatures to force a vote on proxy voting for new parents in March.

This time, the legislation Luna is looking to force a vote on is a bill introduced by Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., which seeks to prohibit stock trading and ownership by members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children. Luna’s announcement comes amid growing tension around the subject on Capitol Hill on both sides of the aisle.

Earlier in July, the House Ethics Committee released a report detailing an investigation into allegations that Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Penn., his wife purchased stocks using confidential information he had acquired through his work as a lawmaker. According to the report, the committee “did not find substantial evidence” that Kelly violated any laws, but it did criticize him and his wife for their “lack of cooperation.”

Meanwhile, in the Senate, Axios reports that a stock trading ban proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is receiving pushback from White House officials over language changes that subject the president and vice president to the ban.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Unpacking the ‘A+++++’ Economy: Trump vs. Reality in Key Pennsylvania Midterm Battleground

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Idalia Bisbal, who relocated to this emblematic city known…

Parents Voice Concerns as Plans to Close Multiple Orange County Schools Move Forward

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The recent announcement from Orange County Public Schools…

Historic Milestone: VA Successfully Houses Unprecedented Number of Veterans in 2025

MOUNTAIN HOME, Tenn. (WJHL) – In 2025, the U.S. Department of Veterans…

Over 2.8 Million Tennesseans Set to Embark on Holiday Travels This Year, Reports AAA

As the holiday season approaches, millions of Americans are gearing up for…

Experience the Magic: Christmas in Olde Jonesborough Concludes with Enchanting Downtown Church Stroll

Against the charming backdrop of Jonesborough, Tennessee, the town’s annual “Christmas in…

Honoring a Legacy: WWII Navy Veteran and Pearl Harbor Survivor Ira ‘Ike’ Schab Passes Away at 105

Ira “Ike” Schab, a distinguished veteran of the United States Navy and…

Kingsport Battles Severe Storm Damage and Widespread Power Outages: Community Resilience in Action

In Kingsport, Tennessee, residents faced a challenging Thursday night as high winds…

Australian State Proposes Stricter Regulations on Extremist Flags Following Bondi Incident

SYDNEY – In response to a recent mass shooting in Sydney’s Bondi…

San Francisco Power Crisis: 130,000 Residents Impacted by Major Outage

A widespread power outage plunged 130,000 homes and businesses into darkness across…

Mini-Motorcycle Crash in Orange County Leaves Rider Seriously Injured, Troopers Report

Orange County, Fla. – A serious accident involving a mini-motorcycle on Saturday…

Turning Point Convention Unleashes Chaos: Key Highlights and Unforgettable Moments

PHOENIX – As Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest convention reached its midway point,…

Weekend Highlights: Exciting High School Basketball Tournaments Kick Off Holiday Season

On Saturday evening, basketball fans in the Tri-Cities, Tennessee area were treated…