Number: RS22422 Title: H.R. 5015, 109th Congress: Banning Securities Trading by Members of Congress and Their Staff Based upon Nonpublic Information Authors: Michael V. Seitzinger, American Law Division Abstract: H.R. 5015, 109th Congress, would prohibit securities trading based upon nonpublic information relating to Congress and would require additional reporting by Members of Congress and congressional employees concerning their securities transactions. The bill would also require political intelligence consultants, defined in the bill, to register with the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Pages: 2 Date: April 18, 2006