Congress Stock Trades Tracker
Members of the U.S. Congress are among the most closely watched traders in the world. Under the STOCK Act, senators and representatives must publicly disclose their stock transactions. StockInsider collects these politician stock trades into one clean, searchable feed so you can see exactly what lawmakers are buying and selling.
What Is the STOCK Act?
The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act, signed into law in 2012, requires members of Congress to report securities transactions worth more than $1,000 within 45 days. The goal is transparency: because lawmakers can access non-public information through their work, the public has a right to know how they invest. Every disclosure is a public record, and StockInsider turns those records into an easy-to-follow timeline.
Why Track Politician Trades?
- • Spot patterns. See which sectors and companies lawmakers are moving into.
- • Stay informed. Follow the trades that make headlines the moment they are disclosed.
- • Generate ideas. Use public disclosures as one more input in your own research.
- • Understand context. Cross-reference committee assignments with buying and selling activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do members of Congress have to disclose their stock trades?
The STOCK Act of 2012 (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act) requires members of the U.S. House and Senate to publicly report securities transactions over $1,000 within 45 days. These disclosures are public records, which is why services can track and display them.
How soon can I see a new Congress trade?
Lawmakers have up to 45 days to file a disclosure after a transaction, so there is always a reporting lag. Once a filing is public, StockInsider surfaces it so you can review it quickly.
Is it legal to follow politician stock trades?
Yes. Congressional trading disclosures are public information published under the STOCK Act. Reviewing them for research or educational purposes is completely legal. StockInsider does not provide investment advice.
Which politicians can I track?
You can follow the most talked-about members of Congress, including Nancy Pelosi, along with hundreds of other representatives and senators who file regular disclosures.