When members refuse to cooperate with investigations, it hurts voters' right to know whether they are acting ethically and transparently. 

The ethics panel found that this violation is indicative of pervasive noncompliance with the STOCK Act, which hurts public trust in government. 

The president should help alleviate trust issues by allowing voters to know that members aren't acting in their own financial interest when making legislative decisions.

In his testimony, Payne focused on how the Supreme Court could improve its approach to ethics, transparency and accountability. 

During the hearing, members affirmed that they wanted to promote transparency around their stock trades and explore reforms. 

The STOCK Act has failed to meet its main goals, so lawmakers must do more to provide real transparency into Congress' stock trades. 

The STOCK Act's disclosure requirements were an important first step, but the goal of meaningful transparency remains unachieved. 

Congress must take steps to ensure congressional staff are not privately benefitting from their positions.

CLC hosted an event about the need to update congressional stock trading legislation to ensure members serve the public's interest. 

Join us for an event about the bills gaining momentum in Congress to reform congressional stock trading. 

He should use this speech to discuss ways he could defend American democracy heading into the 2022 midterm elections. 

Part 3 of a three part series on stock trading in Congress.

Part 2 of three part series on stock trading in Congress.

Part 1 of three part series on stock trading in Congress.