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- Despite wide public support against the practice, members of Congress invest in the stock market.
- People have invested at least $55 million in two years mimicking members of Congress' portfolios.
- Pelosi's reported trades increased 45% in value in 2023. Crenshaw's increased in value by 41%.
An app allowing its users to trade like members of Congress and leading investors just broke $100 million in total investments. Despite its success, the app's cofounders adamantly say they hope it leads Congress to ban themselves from trading.