Congress members beat the S&P 500 in 2024, sparking debate on insider trading rules.

Members of Congress outperformed the S&P 500 in 2024, with some lawmakers seeing gains over 100%. Despite this, efforts to ban insider trading by Congress members, like the STOCK Act, have faced weak enforcement and political obstacles. The issue raises concerns about public trust and the need for stricter regulations to ensure lawmakers act in the public interest, not just their financial benefit.

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