Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) bought between $50,000 and $100,000 of the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) on August 13, 2026. The purchase is his first trade in the fund, and it overlaps with two of his committee assignments: Health Care and Financial Services, and Financial Services.
RSP is an asset management product that tracks the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. It gives investors exposure to all 11 sectors of the S&P 500 with equal weighting, rather than market-cap weighting. The ETF trades on NYSE ARCA, has a market cap of $84.8 billion, and closed at $214.01. Its 52-week range is $182.11 to $223.44.
Committee overlap
Gill sits on the House Committee on the Judiciary, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and the House Committee on the Budget. He also serves on the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, the Oversight, Government Operations Subcommittee, the Health Care and Financial Services Subcommittee, the Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee, and the Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee.
The Health Care and Financial Services Subcommittee has jurisdiction over health care programs, financial services regulation, and related industries. RSP operates in the asset management industry, which falls under that panel's purview. Gill's purchase does not violate the STOCK Act, which requires lawmakers to disclose trades within 45 days, but the overlap between his committee seat and the fund's industry is a fact worth noting.
Career trading history
Gill has made 24 career trades since taking office. This RSP buy is his first in the fund, and it is one of nine RSP trades filed by other lawmakers in the same period. The purchase was made for his own account, not a spouse or dependent.
The timing of the trade is also relevant. Gill bought RSP on August 13, 2026, a date that falls within the third quarter. The disclosure was filed after the transaction, as required by the STOCK Act. No other trades by Gill were disclosed in this filing.
Context on RSP
RSP is a popular choice for investors who want broad large-cap exposure without the concentration risk of market-cap-weighted indices. It holds equal positions in all S&P 500 constituents, which means no single company dominates the portfolio. The ETF has attracted $84.8 billion in assets, and its price has ranged from $182.11 to $223.44 over the past year.
Other lawmakers who have traded RSP include nine members across both parties. Their trades are part of the public record, and you can see the latest congressional trades on our site.
Gill's purchase is a straightforward disclosure. It does not indicate wrongdoing, and the STOCK Act requires this level of transparency. The committee overlap is a data point, not an accusation. Gill has not commented on the trade, and the filing does not include a reason for the purchase.
The disclosed trades
Every RSP line item from Brandon Gill's periodic transaction report, as filed:
| Trade date | Type | Amount (disclosed range) | Filed | Days to disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Buy | $50K–$100K | Sep 9, 2026 | 27 |