September 9, 2026 records indicate that Representative Maria Elvira Salazar filed a purchase of Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK), valued between $34,006 and $160,000. According to the September filing, the transaction occurred on August 19, 2026.
33. 76 million.
The largest of these trades were in Biogen and Civitas Resources stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep.
has executed recently include: Chubb (NYSE:CB): $15,001 – $50,000 Sale Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK): $15,001 – $50,000 Purchase Merck & Co (NYSE:MRK): $15,001 – $50,000 Purchase Here is a list of Maria Elvira Salazar's most recent trades: Company Ticker Stock Type Amount Transaction Type Transaction Date IBM IBM STOCK $1,001 – $15,000 S (Partial) 2026-08-24 IBM IBM STOCK $1,001 – $15,000 S (Partial) 2026-08-24 Chubb CB STOCK $15,001 – $50,000 S 2026-08-19 Merck & Co MRK STOCK $15,001 – $50,000 P 2026-08-19 Merck & Co MRK STOCK $15,001 – $50,000 P 2026-08-19 To stay updated on Maria Elvira Salazar's trades and other congressional trades, try our government trades tool for live updates! Why Congressional Transactions Matter 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.
The Importance of Congressional Transactions 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.
