Legislation has been introduced by two members of Congress to ban members of Congress from buying and selling stocks. The bill, introduced by Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Josh Hawley (R-MO), would prevent members of Congress, the president, vice president, executive branch employees, and Capitol Hill aides from owning stocks in individual companies. They would, however, be allowed to own mutual funds and index funds. The bill also calls for penalties for those who violate the rules. The legislation comes amid strong public support for such a ban.