Boebert, fails to file the periodic transaction report, violating the STOCK ACT 2012
US representative Lauren Boebert fails to file the period transaction report
According to the latest news that developed, it is noted that a member from Congress, Lauren Boebert, failed to file the periodic transaction report for the trading conducted in 2021. Let’s look at the story in detail.
The US rep. went on to reveal her husband’s trading activity which ranged from $5k to $80k, which comprised of various assets and digital assets such as cryptocurrency. She listed them as she filed personal financial statement. But, she particularly missed to report a trading activity done by her husband in May 2021. The value of the trading activity was ranging from $4k to $60k.
As a result of the failure, she was found guilty of violating the STOCK ACT 2012 and reportedly be penalized for the violation. But, what exactly is the act about? Let’s dive deeper and analyze the situation.
STOCK ACT and its Violation!
STOCK ACT essentially asks the members of congress to file periodic transactions with in 45 days of the trading activity. The act doesn’t ask for the exact number but insists on giving a price bracket of the trading value.
According to certain reports, it is believed that, more than 50 members from the parliament went on to violate the act and were found guilty. Many experts from the industry deemed against the activity, terming it disturbing.
The fine!
If they don’t submit their periodic transaction reports by the deadline, members of Congress risk a $200 punishment. But according to Payne, the House Ethics Committee rarely takes any action after receiving complaints about incomplete or inaccurate reports that are looked at by the Office of Congressional Ethics.
The act being disturbed for the second time!
It is also reported that the US rep has not violated the act for the first time. In 2020, the violator kept the trading activity discreet violating the law, which also landed her in soup. According to me, it is really sad and pitiful to see such high democrats to violate the laws of the land and be penalized.
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