Bars members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from buying individual stocks and similar investments, and requires voters casting ballots in person or by mail to provide a photo identification in federal elections.

• Bars members of Congress, and their spouses and dependent children, from buying covered investments such as company stocks, options, and warrants, with exceptions for certain funds, trusts, and dividend reinvestment.
• Requires 7 to 14 calendar days of public notice before a covered investment is sold, filed with the House Clerk or the Senate Secretary.
• Sets a fee for violations of at least $2,000 or 10 percent of the transaction value, plus any net gain, and bars paying it from official office accounts or campaign funds.
• Requires in-person voters to show a valid photo ID, with a provisional ballot allowed if they bring one within 3 days, and requires mail voters to submit a photo ID copy or meet a limited alternative.
• Takes effect 180 days after enactment for the stock provisions and 90 days after enactment for the photo ID requirements.

• Committee on House Administration (House)

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