S. 1871 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act
S. 1871 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Nov 15, 2011, sponsored by Scott P. Brown with 8 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 15, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act - Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Commodity Exchange Act to direct both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to prohibit purchase or sale of either securities, security-based swaps, or commodities for future delivery or swap by a person in possession of material nonpublic information regarding pending or p…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Scott P. Brown (R-MA). Co-sponsors: 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 15, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-344. (Dec 1, 2011)
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