Washington, D.C. — Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, has now signed on to all three leading pieces of legislation aimed at ending insider stock trading by Members of Congress and restoring public trust in government.

Most recently, Congressman Mackenzie became a co-sponsor of H.R. 5106, the bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act, bipartisan legislation that would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from owning or trading individual stocks and other covered financial assets while in office. The bill requires divestment within set timeframes and imposes meaningful financial penalties for violations.

“Members of Congress are entrusted to serve their communities, not themselves,” said Congressman Mackenzie. “It’s time to hold representatives accountable when they prioritize self-interest and secrecy. That’s why I’ve supported every leading effort to crack down on insider trading and increase transparency in Congress.”

Congressman Mackenzie has been a consistent advocate for accountability and transparency in government since the start of his term and has repeatedly supported reforms to strengthen ethical standards in Congress. In addition to the Restore Trust in Congress Act, Congressman Mackenzie has also co-sponsored H.R. 396, the TRUST in Congress Act, which requires Members, their spouses, and dependent children to place certain assets into qualified blind trusts, and H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, which blocks new purchases of individual stocks and requires advance public notice before any sales.

Collectively, these three bills represent a comprehensive effort to curb conflicts of interest, strengthen transparency, and reinforce ethical accountability in Congress. Congressman Mackenzie’s support for each proposal underscores his commitment to restoring public trust and ensuring that serving in Congress is about representing constituents, not personal financial gain.

Information provided to TVL by:
Lexie Manning