Congress
Financial Disclosure
Definition
Annual public reports that members of Congress must file listing their assets, liabilities, and outside income.
Related Terms
STOCK Act
A 2012 law requiring members of Congress to report their stock trades within 45 days. It also bars members from trading on inside information learned through their official work.
CongressThe legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. A new Congress convenes every two years.
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Common Questions
- What does "Financial Disclosure" mean?
- Annual public reports that members of Congress must file listing their assets, liabilities, and outside income.
- What terms are related to financial disclosure?
- Related terms include: STOCK Act, Congress. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for financial disclosure.