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Hey folks,

I’ve been preparing the dataset for my congressional database and one particular politician was standing out the most.

Rep. Rob Bresnahan’s (R-PA) recent stock activity is surpassing the +150 trades mark. That’s a lot of button-pushing for any investor, let alone someone in Congress.

A few things jumped out at me:

Trade Frenzy: Over 150 individual trades in just 31 days—that’s almost five trades a day, on average.

All Over the Map: He’s not sticking to one corner of the market. Huge tech names (NVIDIA, Alphabet, Texas Instruments), pharma heavyweights (Pfizer, Eli Lilly), even energy players (ConocoPhillips, Occidental Petroleum).

Mid-Sized Bets: Most of his buys and sells land in the $1K–$15K zone, but there are definitely some chunkier moves in the $15K–$50K range.

Buy & Sell Balance: It’s not just one-way traffic—he’s selling almost as much as he’s buying. Sounds like active day trader instead of a “buy-and-forget” play.

When lawmakers trade this much, it puts the spotlight on possible conflicts of interest. Are they making policy while secretly banking on the very industries they regulate? Current rules are supposed to keep things aboveboard, but clearly there’s room for debate on tightening up those ethics guidelines.

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Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a quick analysis that highlights what I see as the problematic nature of congressional stock trading. No elected official who represents the people should be trading public stocks—especially when they have privileged access to both international and domestic political information that can impact markets.

A prime example is Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Recent filings indicate that she has been buying stocks when prices dipped, seemingly to benefit her personal portfolio. Meanwhile, average citizens are feeling the impact of trade tensions, particularly with China. One striking detail: on April 4th—coinciding 5 days later with a major political announcement. On April 9th President Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause, which skyrocket the market.

Here’s a list of some of the companies she invested in:

    JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM): A global financial services company that operates through Consumer & Community Banking, Corporate & Investment Bank, Commercial Banking, and Asset & Wealth Management.

    FedEx Corporation (FDX): Provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services both domestically and internationally.

    Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC): Engages in rail transportation for raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States.

    Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): Manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, along with engines and industrial turbines worldwide.

    Dell Technologies Inc. (DELL): Designs, develops, manufactures, and sells IT solutions, products, and services globally.

    Impinj Inc. (PI): Operates a cloud connectivity platform that connects individual items and gathers data for businesses across several continents.

    Amazon (AMZN): Engages in retail sales and subscriptions, operating both online and in physical locations worldwide.

    QUALCOMM (QCOM): Develops and commercializes foundational wireless technology used across the globe.

    Lam Research Corporation (LRCX): Designs, manufactures, and services semiconductor processing equipment used for integrated circuits.

    RH (RH): Operates as a retailer for home furnishings, offering a wide range of products including furniture, textiles, and decor.

    United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS): Provides delivery, transportation, and logistics services.

    Nike (NKE): Designs, develops, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and children on a global scale.

    Lululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU): Designs and retails athletic apparel and accessories.

    Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (ODFL): Operates as a less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carrier in North America.

The pattern is clear: these companies suffered significantly from tariffs, which led to increased market uncertainty and volatility. From manufacturers to freight carriers, the entire supply chain—from China to the U.S.—was affected. It appears that Rep. Greene capitalized on these market dips on April 4th, 5 days later when President Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause, seemingly urging his insider circle to buy stocks, asserting, “this is a good time to buy.”

In short, her actions and similar ones from other politicians, raise serious ethical questions about profiting from market shifts influenced by political decisions.

To view her full portfolio, check out the details here.