Treasury Secretary Bessent Renews Calls for Congressional Stock Trading Limits
Treasury Secretary Bessent Renews Calls for Congressional Stock Trading Limits US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently reiterated strong concerns over congressional stock trading, advocating for stricter limits on lawmakers’ investment activities. During a press conference in Stockholm following US-China trade talks on July 29, 2025, Bessent emphasized the critical importance of public trust in the legislative process. “It is the credibility of the House and the Senate,” Bessent stated. “It brings down trust in the system because, I can tell…