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Honesty and Trust in Service Act

USA119th CongressHR-9082| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish regulations prohibiting Department of Defense personnel from engaging in prediction market transactions. The prohibition applies to both members of the covered Armed Forces and civilian employees. It specifically targets situations where individuals possess or can reasonably obtain material nonpublic information pertinent to the transaction through their official duties. The regulations must be issued within 180 days of the bill's enactment and will define a range of punishments for violations. Material nonpublic information is defined as information a reasonable investor would consider important for an investment decision that is not publicly available, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure integrity among defense personnel.
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Timeline
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

Honesty and Trust in Service Act

USA119th CongressHR-9082| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
This bill mandates the Secretary of Defense to establish regulations prohibiting Department of Defense personnel from engaging in prediction market transactions. The prohibition applies to both members of the covered Armed Forces and civilian employees. It specifically targets situations where individuals possess or can reasonably obtain material nonpublic information pertinent to the transaction through their official duties. The regulations must be issued within 180 days of the bill's enactment and will define a range of punishments for violations. Material nonpublic information is defined as information a reasonable investor would consider important for an investment decision that is not publicly available, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest and ensure integrity among defense personnel.
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Timeline
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-8800: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted