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Plain-English guides to how congressional stock trading is disclosed, regulated, and read.
What Is the STOCK Act?
The 2012 law that requires members of Congress to disclose their stock trades — what it covers, who it applies to, and why it exists.
How to Read a Periodic Transaction Report
A field-by-field walkthrough of the disclosure form: transaction dates, asset names, buy/sell types, and the dollar ranges lawmakers report.
Congressional Disclosure Deadlines & Penalties
The 45-day rule, the $200 late-filing fee, annual financial disclosures, and what happens when a lawmaker files late.