Recent Filing Shows That Sen. Shelley M Capito Bought Over $17K Worth of American Express Stock
A August filing shows that Senator Shelley M Capito reported a purchase in American Express (NYSE:AXP), valued between $17,003 and $80,000. The transaction date is listed as July 1, 2025, with the report published on August 4, 2025.
At present, American Express shares are trading up 0.46% at $299.96.
What Senator Has Been Trading Recently
Over the previous three years, Shelley M Capito conducted 130 trades, totaling more than $214 thousand. The largest of these were in Duke Energy and Microsoft stock. Some of the most notable transactions the Sen. has executed recently include:
- American Express (NYSE:AXP): $15,001 - $50,000 Purchase
- Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale
- PPG Indus (NYSE:PPG): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale
Here's a summary of Shelley M Capito's most recent trades:
| Company | Ticker | Stock Type | Amount | Transaction Type | Transaction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colgate-Palmolive | CL | STOCK | $1,001 - $15,000 | S | 2025-07-31 |
| PPG Indus | PPG | STOCK | $1,001 - $15,000 | S | 2025-07-31 |
| General Dynamics | GD | STOCK | $1,001 - $15,000 | S (Partial) | 2025-07-31 |
| PPG Indus | PPG | STOCK | $1,001 - $15,000 | S (Partial) | 2025-07-30 |
| Meta Platforms | META | STOCK | $1,001 - $15,000 | P | 2025-07-29 |
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The Importance of Congressional Transactions
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
Why Congressional Transactions Matter
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.
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