U.S. Rep Kelly Morrison to Divest Ownership in All Individual Stocks

PLYMOUTH, MN – Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) announced that she is beginning the process of divesting her direct ownership in all public and private companies, and will no longer own any individual stocks.

“I take my role as a public servant very seriously,” said Congresswoman Kelly Morrison. “Trust in government is critically important and even the appearance of a conflict of interest can erode that trust. I don’t want there to ever be a question of what I am fighting for and who I serve. That is why I am divesting from all public and private companies and will no longer own individual stocks. 

“Right now, we are seeing unfathomable levels of corruption and self-enrichment coming from the White House and across the entire Trump-Vance Administration, so it’s more important than ever that our elected leaders take actions to increase public trust.” 

Rep. Morrison is the newest member of the Minnesota delegation, and entered office last year. Since coming into federal office, Rep. Morrison has not had any involvement in any investment decisions, strategies, or transactions. Now she is going a step further and will begin the process of divesting from all public and private companies and will no longer own individual stocks.

Rep. Morrison supports legislation to ban elected officials from owning individual stocks. She has signed the discharge petition to force a vote on the Restore Trust in Government Act, which would prohibit presidents, vice presidents, Members of Congress, and their dependent children, spouses, and trustees from owning individual stocks.

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