Republican Lawmaker Trying to Ban Trading Revealed to Have Made Millions Since Joining Congress Just Months Ago

Capitol Trades was recently cited by The Latin Times in its reporting on Pennsylvania Congressman Rob Bresnahan’s financial activity in office. The article, published May 7, 2025, used our proprietary data to spotlight Bresnahan’s extensive trading activity—over 350 trades totaling more than $4 million in value—executed during his first few months in Congress.

Rep. Bresnahan, a freshman Republican, gained national attention for introducing the TRUST Act, a bill aimed at banning congressional stock trading. Yet Capitol Trades data revealed that, despite his public stance, he ranks among the most active new traders in Congress. Many of his disclosed trades involved companies directly tied to his committee work, including Caterpillar, Boeing, and CSX.

Bresnahan’s office has stated that all trades were executed by a financial advisor without his direct involvement. They also noted that he is in the process of transferring his assets into a blind trust and is working with the House Ethics Committee to ensure compliance with disclosure and transparency rules. As of now, his proposed TRUST Act has not gained any co-sponsors, while a separate bipartisan bill addressing congressional stock trading has already secured broad support.