H.R. 6870 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
To rename the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 in honor of Representative Louise McIntosh Slaughter.
H.R. 6870 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Sep 25, 2018, sponsored by Paul Tonko.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 25, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 115-277
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill changes the title of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 to the "Representative Louise McIntosh Slaughter Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act."
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 25, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2018
- Passed the SenateOct 11, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentOct 24, 2018
- Became lawNov 3, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-277. (Nov 3, 2018)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Judiciary Committee
- Committee on House Administration
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