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Stop Lawmakers From Predicting Act

USA119th CongressHR-9367| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (8)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)James Gallagher (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prevent Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from profiting through prediction markets. It specifically restricts these covered individuals from entering into agreements or transactions dependent on the occurrence or non-occurrence of specific government policies, government actions, or political outcomes. The prohibition also extends to events that come to their attention due to a Member's congressional service, regardless of its connection to official duties. Violations of these restrictions will result in a fee, calculated as the greater of $2,000 or ten percent of the transaction's value, plus any net gain realized from the prohibited activity. These fees cannot be paid from official allowances like the Members' Representational Allowance or campaign contributions. The supervising ethics office is tasked with directing the imposition of these penalties, issuing interpretive guidance, and may refer former Members who fail to pay fees to the Department of Justice.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 4.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • June 24, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 4.


  • June 24, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Government Operations and Politics

Stop Lawmakers From Predicting Act

USA119th CongressHR-9367| House 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
This bill aims to prevent Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from profiting through prediction markets. It specifically restricts these covered individuals from entering into agreements or transactions dependent on the occurrence or non-occurrence of specific government policies, government actions, or political outcomes. The prohibition also extends to events that come to their attention due to a Member's congressional service, regardless of its connection to official duties. Violations of these restrictions will result in a fee, calculated as the greater of $2,000 or ten percent of the transaction's value, plus any net gain realized from the prohibited activity. These fees cannot be paid from official allowances like the Members' Representational Allowance or campaign contributions. The supervising ethics office is tasked with directing the imposition of these penalties, issuing interpretive guidance, and may refer former Members who fail to pay fees to the Department of Justice.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 18, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jun 24, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 4.
Jun 24, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • June 18, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 18, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • June 24, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 4.


  • June 24, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (8)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Laurel M. Lee (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)James Gallagher (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted