Public Law 115-277 | Public Law 115–277: To rename the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 in honor of Representative Louise McIntosh Slaughter.

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PUBLIC LAW 115–277—NOV. 3, 2018

132 STAT. 4167

Public Law

115–277

115th Congress

An Act

To rename the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012 in honor of Representative Louise McIntosh Slaughter.

Nov. 3, 2018

[H.R. 6870]

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1.

RENAMING.

(a)

Short Title.—

Section 1 of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012

5 USC app. 101 note.

is amended

striking

“Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012” and

inserting

“Representative Louise McIntosh Slaughter Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act”.

(b)

Conforming Amendment.—

Section 103(i)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App. 103(i)(2))

is amended

striking

“Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012” and

inserting

“STOCK Act”.

Approved November 3, 2018.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.R. 6870:

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 164 (2018):

Sept. 28, considered and passed House.

Oct. 11, considered and passed Senate.

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