Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
The bill makes it illegal for elected officials, congressional staff, political appointees, and executive‑agency employees to buy, sell, or exchange prediction‑market contracts tied to government policies, actions, or political outcomes if they possess or could obtain material nonpublic information. It is intended to stop insider trading that could profit from or influence official decisions. By extending insider‑trading prohibitions to these emerging financial instruments, the measure seeks to protect market integrity and public trust.
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