Yes, make it definitely illegal. Make it apply to everyone, especially including congresspersons who have a history of enriching themselves from solicited or gifted insider tips. I would hope that someone is investigating the strange massive purchases of completely profitable naked (very risky) puts and takes of S&P futures minutes before several of trump’s market swinging tweets, in one exchange taking up a full quarter of the day’s trading volume- and taking in hundreds of millions of dollars from all of the other traders in each instance. Some traders complained about what looked like a coordinated rip-off but the exchanges have been very quiet and have offered little public comment or demonstrated attempt to investigate. This is something that certainly should get public attention. I wonder what the mathematical odds that this could occur by random chance: that these strategically timed and massive transactions as 100% accurate winning ‘bets’ on market moves could occur several times just moments before trump’s market swinging surprise tweets? I think the odds would be impossibly high and that makes this all incredibly suspicious- and clearly points to insider information.

Well, seeing as most of the INSIDER TRADING is being done by the POLITICIANS, I highly doubt any VOTE or action from Congress or the Senate will be forthcoming on any legislation regarding "insider trading." Pelosi, Obama, Nadler, Waters, on one side then we have McConnell, Sessions, Paul Ryan and of course "ole" Mitt Romney on the other. ALL of them and many more have their ears to the ground towards Wall Street. It's a joke really. They get away with it and the plain ole guy on the street, who got a tip from someone working for a company that is about to go public, buys a few hundred shares to pay for his kids college education and ends up in front of a Federal Judge.

INSIDER TRADING- “the illegal practice of trading on the stock exchange to one's own advantage through having access to confidential information.” Notice how it says “...through having access to confidential information.” No one should have access to confidential information for their own personal gain. It makes the stock market completely unfair for others. This isn’t about keeping a free market, this is about prohibiting something potentially dangerous and outright corrupt. Politicians especially are known for corruption and having access to classified info. Define it and stop it before it can become a major source of corruption.

Insider trading is immoral and illegal. It reflects the dark underbelly of our nation’s obsession with wealth and tolerance of financial dishonesty and greed. It is not commendable or cool. It. Is. Wrong. We have to attack this problem with a federal legal definition—and then prosecute these greedy creeps. Wall Street should back this legislation 100% if any fiduciary ethics still exist. YES on this one!

If this applies to Congress people I am all in

Yes, insider trading should be defined and banned. The richest 1% is controlling our country with machinations like Insider trading and ostensible charity contributions. We, the people, are paying for everyone and everything in this country including the perks of being very very rich. We need every legal help we can get.

If you are asking if I have forgotten that the majority of the 2017 Tax Scam corporate tax refunds went towards stock buybacks and not towards wages or innovation. NO, I have not.

FRENCH HILL YOU VOTED NO ON THIS?!?!? You utter idiot.

Another good Dem bill that will never see the light of day. Turtle-face McConnell will NEVER ALLOW A VOTE. So how is this man not being removed for not doing his job? Is there no recourse for us? Kentucky, if you do not remove him, your State will be responsible for our loss of democracy! You will be vilified and hated in the history books. Is that really what you want? You can stop him! PLEASE DO!

A level playing field is beneficial to creating a competitive marketplace.

Most people agree that insider trading is unfair and gives people an unfair advantage in the stock market, However the lack of a definition for it makes it difficult to prosecute. Defining what insider trading is at the federal level will clarify what it is, therefore making it easier for federal prosecutors to punish those who engage in it. This will ensure that everyone works off of the same definition of this crime. It only makes sense that a definition is a necessity especially in this era of a stock market that has been artificially elevated to keep the coming recession at bay.

Politicians should not be allowed to trade/invest based on any information that is not available to the public as a whole. Maybe if Washington wasn’t a avenue to wealth and insider trading weren’t legal for politicians they would be more interested in doing their jobs and less about squabbling with each other. Congress and the President should be constrained by the same laws that apply to the general citizens, should face the same penalties and being in office should be no bar to facing those charges.

Since obviously some politicians still have engaged in insider trading, as well as others, we need better laws and definitions on this crime. I support this.

This should exclude the Loop-Holes in Existing Laws that the current Congress uses to manipulate their earnings or steals.

Absolutely and way past damn time. If our elected officials want to prove that they represent all voters, then vote YES on this.

I agree with this bill.

Thank you Congressman Banks, for your Yea vote on HR 2534. Additional Note: While the SEC isn’t really known as a sharp toothed paragon of virtue, I question this portion: “The SEC would also have the authority to exempt any person or transaction under this bill at its discretion.” If insider trading is the same as insider trading, regardless of who engages in it, why is there a need for exempting anyone on its face value? Wouldn’t this be a call made by prosecution with the goal of getting a bigger fish? I support HR 2534, the Insider Trading Prohibition Act. The criminal justice system is one of our most important tools and should be fully used to set the bar for what we as a nation accept and don’t accept as a part of who we are and should reflect the values of our citizens, not non-existent Wall Street or Washington values. YES, of course insider trading should be codified and fully defined as a federal crime, the burden of proof should be decreased, and the penalties should be significantly increased where proven insider trading is related to individuals in elected positions of public trust, including their families and anyone acting as straw buyers or sellers. Penalties should include mandatory federal prison time for any involvement. If the punishment is deliberately harsh and examples are set, the odds of my congressman, your senator, or a cabinet secretary participating in insider trading will noticeably drop.