[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 8, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E163]
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                    URGING PASSAGE OF THE STOCK ACT

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2012

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of The 
STOCK Act. This bill will make government more transparent and 
accountable to its citizens.
  It is unacceptable for any Member of Congress, federal official or 
their staff to use non-public information obtained during their work as 
a public servant for their own financial gain.
  The STOCK Act will give our constituents peace of mind that no one 
will gain from insider trading. This legislation greatly improves the 
Senate-passed version by extending these requirements to include the 
Executive Branch. All public servants must be held to the same 
standards.
  I urge my colleagues to support this responsible legislation.

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