Landsman needs to explain why he failed to disclose stock trades (Cincinnati Enquirer 10.7.24) Zinser Op-Ed 008

There were reports in the news about Congressman Greg Landman’s failure to comply with the STOCK Act. (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowedge).

I was subject to the STOCK Act which became law while I was serving as the Commerce IG. I had to file a report anytime I bought or sold stock and I also had to report if I had any discussions with outside parties about post employment opportunties, which I had to do a couple of times. That provision did not apply to Members of Congress.

In the case of Mr. Landsman, he served practically his entire first term (2 years) in non-compliance with the STOCK Act. During his first term, his account was being actively trading, including substantial holdings in industries that he self-rightously campaigned against. In other words, a 100% hypocrite.

I thought it warranted a review by the Office of Congressional Ethics for the House of Representatives, so I filed a complaint alleging that Mr. Landsman, by his years-long non-compliance, “brought disrepute on the House,” something that is punishable under the House rules.

As far as I know, nothing became of Mr. Landsman’s potential penalties under the Stock Act or my ethics complaint. Nonetheless, he brought disrepute upon himself and the people of Congressional District 1 and he needed to be called out.

Opinion_ Landsman violates STOCK Act by not disclosing stock trades