Recent House passage of the Stop Insider Trading Act in July 2026, which bars new individual stock purchases by members of Congress and their families while permitting retention of existing holdings and conditional sales, has not shifted expectations for a comprehensive ban. The 232-198 vote revealed partisan divisions, with limited Democratic backing due to concerns the measure falls short of prohibiting all trading activity. The legislation now faces an uncertain Senate path, with no floor timeline before year-end amid competing priorities. Earlier companion bills, including S.1879, remain stalled in committee since 2025, reflecting institutional resistance and procedural barriers that make enactment of stricter restrictions unlikely before 2027.