Key Findings from the Investigation into the Finances of Federal Lawmakers

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The Top Stocks 

Various Company Logos including Facebook, Pfizer, Exxon Mobil, Johnson & Johnson, Amazon, and Apple

Insider looked into what specific stocks lawmakers were putting their weight behind. Among the most popular stocks are those of companies in the tech industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the defense industry, and the fossil fuel industry.

It was found that 72 members of Congress owned stock in Apple. This makes Apple stock the number one stock owned by members of Congress. Microsoft was the second most popular stock in Congress. It was found that 64 members of Congress owned stock in the tech company. Falling just behind these companies was Alphabet, Disney, and Amazon. 45 members of Congress own stock in Alphabet and Disney while Amazon stock is owned by 44 members of Congress. 

Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer were regarded as some of the most held pharmaceutical stocks in Congress. It is important to note that these companies were involved in the making of the Covid-19 vaccine and other pandemic products such as the upcoming “Covid Pill” from Pfizer. 

Exxon Mobil stock is owned by 36 members of Congress, some of which oversee the fossil fuel industry. This makes Exxon Mobil the 12th most popular stock in Congress. 



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