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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 3, 2026
BillsS. 5221Congress.gov ↗
S. 5221Introduced

Democrats introduce bill prohibiting purchase and sale of nonpublic information.

Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex (D-CA)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 3, 2026
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Aug 3
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Aug 3
1d ago
Introduced in Senate
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Aug 3
SENATEIntroduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Aug 3
Introduced in Senate

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