A senator could vote for an infrastructure bill, then buy stock in concrete. Or they could sit on the Armed Services Committee and trade in defense contractors stock.
Lawmakers could vote for infrastructure bill, then buy stock in a concrete firm.
Usually the committee gives the executive branch a sum of money and tells them to find someone to do the job.
Occasionally a specific company is designated by legislators. But this wouldn’t be a secret, the committee meetings themselves are open to the public. And likewise when everyone votes on the bill, the name of the company would be public.
Usually the committee gives the executive branch a sum of money and tells them to find someone to do the job.
Occasionally a specific company is designated by legislators. But this wouldn’t be a secret, the committee meetings themselves are open to the public. And likewise when everyone votes on the bill, the name of the company would be public.