Senator Pete Ricketts introduces the Stop Insider Trading Act, aiming to prohibit congressional stock purchases and increase transparency.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Ricketts introduces new legislation: U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) has unveiled the Stop Insider Trading Act in the Senate, mirroring a bill initiated by Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI-01) in the House. The proposed legislation aims to prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading publicly held stocks.
Key provisions and support: The act includes a mandatory seven-day notice for any stock sales and carries penalties for violations. Ricketts emphasized that public service should not result in personal profit and highlighted bipartisan support from other senators who share concerns about maintaining trust in government.
Background context: The legislation addresses growing worries over conflicts of interest in Congress and aims to enhance transparency and accountability, with supporters arguing it aligns the conduct of lawmakers with public expectations of ethical standards.
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Pete Ricketts Fundraising
Pete Ricketts recently disclosed $784.8K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 84th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 63.4% came from individual donors.
Ricketts disclosed $1.8M of spending. This was the 19th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Ricketts disclosed $557.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 564th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Pete Ricketts's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Pete Ricketts Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Pete Ricketts is worth $204.6M, as of March 18th, 2026. This is the 8th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ricketts has approximately $117.2M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Pete Ricketts's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Ricketts.
Pete Ricketts Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Pete Ricketts:
- S.4034: A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to specify certain registration statement contents for emerging growth companies, to permit issuers to file draft registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission for confidential review, and for other purposes.
- S.3970: A bill to exempt from the requirements of NEPA the provision of certain assistance for the construction or modification of residential housing on infill sites, and for other purposes.
- S.3969: A bill to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study that identifies options to remove barriers and improve housing for persons who are elderly or disabled.
- S.3968: A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to study and recommend a definition for workforce housing.
- S.3632: Renewable Chemicals Act of 2026
- S.3431: Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Pete Ricketts on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Ricketts.
2026 Nebraska US Senate Election
There has been approximately $86,165,226 of spending in Nebraska US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $58,082,950 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- RETIRE CAREER POLITICIANS ($33,131,422)
- SENATE LEADERSHIP FUND ($6,374,822)
- ESAFUND ($6,325,702)
- HEARTLAND RESURGENCE ($4,281,000)
- RAILROADERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY ($2,579,756)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Nebraska US Senate election.
