Congressional trading
Publicly disclosed securities activity by members of Congress.
Also known as: Congress trades, Congressional activity, Congressional trades
In detail
Congressional trading data summarizes securities transactions disclosed by members of Congress. Reports can be delayed and do not necessarily reveal the reason for a trade.
Read more about this
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