The story of STOCK Act (Public Law 112-105)

The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012, signed on 4 April 2012: members and staff are not exempt from insider-trading rules, and trades must be reported within 45 days.

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4 Apr 2012

STOCK Act (Public Law 112-105). The Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012, signed on 4 April 2012: members and staff are not exempt from insider-trading rules, and trades must be reported within 45 days.

2012

The U.S. Congress adopted STOCK Act (Public Law 112-105).

4 Apr 2012: Barack Obama signed into law STOCK Act (Public Law 112-105).

STOCK Act (Public Law 112-105) followed from Insiders (60 Minutes).

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STOCK Act (Public Law 112-105) led to Periodic transaction report.

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