#CongressTradingBan A just weeks after leaving the White House, Joe Biden launched a proposal that ignited the debate in Washington: to prevent congress members and their families from buying or selling stocks while holding public office. Although they are currently required by law to report transactions over 1,000 dollars, irregularities are common: many do it late, and others simply do not report it. The measure seeks to tackle the root of the conflicts of interest that have plagued American politics for decades. In an era of institutional distrust, Biden seems to want to leave an ethical mark upon his departure, although it remains to be seen whether this proposal will have real resonance or will be ignored. A symbolic gesture or a warning with legislative intent? In any case, it opens the door to an old debate with renewed relevance: to what extent can those who legislate benefit from the system they claim to regulate?
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