WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is proposing new legislation that would prevent senior government officials from holding or trading individual stocks, citing concerns over fairness and public trust.

The senator highlighted that from 2019 to 2021, 1 in 3 members of Congress traded stocks or other assets, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest. She also noted that support for such a ban is bipartisan, with 86 percent of Americans across political lines backing restrictions on members of Congress trading individual stocks.

Gillibrand’s proposed legislation aims to strengthen ethical standards in government and ensure that elected officials serve the public interest rather than their personal financial gain.

"Government officials are entrusted with privileged and

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