WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:

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Wittman Votes to Ban Congressional Insider Stock Trading and Strengthen Government Accountability

Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted for the passage of H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation ensures that lawmakers cannot use their positions to profit from insider information -increasing transparency and restoring public trust.