Josh Gottheimer
Suspicious Timing Detected
5 flagsJosh Gottheimer sold $1,001 - $15,000 in NOW on 2025-12-17 — 34 days before HR7154 ("Streamlining Small Business Contracts Act of 2026") was introduced, which proposes to increase the sole source contract threshold for small businesses.
Josh Gottheimer sold $15,001 - $50,000 in $APD on 2025-12-08 — 44 days before HR7181 ("Replacement Parts Availability Act") was introduced, clarifying regulatory exemptions for replacement parts.
Josh Gottheimer sold $1,001 - $15,000 in $LNG on 2025-12-12 — 60 days before S2722 ("Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026") advanced to the Senate Legislative Calendar, indicating increased momentum for U.S. LNG exports.
These flags identify timing coincidences between stock trades and legislative activity. They do not imply wrongdoing. Click any bill number or ticker to see the full analysis.
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| Type | Ticker | Asset | Amount | Trade Price | Current | Change | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARTIAL SELL | $APD | Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Common Stock | $15K-$50K | — | — | — | Dec 8, 2025 |
| SELL | $LNG | Cheniere Energy, Inc. Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Dec 12, 2025 |
| SELL | $CVLT | Commvault Systems, Inc. - Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Dec 5, 2025 |
| SELL | $MTHRY | M3 INC UNSP/ADR | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Dec 5, 2025 |
| SELL | $SE | Sea Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A Ordinary Share | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Dec 5, 2025 |
| PARTIAL SELL | $NOW | ServiceNow, Inc. Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Dec 17, 2025 |
| PARTIAL SELL | $SSMXY | SYSMEX CORP UNSP/ASDR | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Dec 5, 2025 |
| PARTIAL SELL | $UBER | Uber Technologies, Inc. Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Dec 11, 2025 |
| SELL | $UTZ | Utz Brands Inc Class A Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Dec 8, 2025 |
Connected Legislative Activity
10 signalsThese bills and contracts share tickers or sectors with this filing's trades.
To exempt certain vessels transporting liquefied natural gas from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, and for other purposes.
HR8020 immediately removes regulatory barriers for specific LNG vessels, directly increasing operational flexibility and market access for LNG transportation companies. This bill boosts profitability and expansion capabilities for these carriers by exempting them from certain coastwise endorsement requirements, excluding Russian and Chinese entities. The legislation directly benefits US-allied LNG shipping and export companies.
Replacement Parts Availability Act
The Replacement Parts Availability Act, HR7181, clarifies regulatory exemptions for replacement parts under the Toxic Substances Control Act, potentially reducing regulatory burdens for chemical manufacturers. The bill is in the early stages, having been introduced and referred to committee on January 21, 2026. Market data shows mixed performance among chemical companies since the bill's introduction.
Modern Worker Security Act
HR1320, the Modern Worker Security Act, has advanced to the Union Calendar, signaling progress for legislation that would remove regulatory risk for companies utilizing independent contractors. This bill clarifies that providing portable benefits does not trigger employee reclassification, directly benefiting gig economy platforms. While the bill does not involve direct funding, it addresses a significant regulatory uncertainty for companies like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Airbnb.
Clean Water Justice Act
The Clean Water Justice Act, HR6616, directly increases criminal fines for water pollution by 400% to 500%, immediately raising compliance costs and legal risks for water-intensive industries. This bill creates significant operational expense increases and potential legal liabilities for companies in manufacturing, energy, chemicals, mining, and utilities sectors. Companies like DuPont, Ecolab, Celanese, Air Products, ExxonMobil, Chevron, NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, Southern Company, American Electric Power, Freeport-McMoRan, Newmont, and BHP face immediate financial headwinds.
HILTON Act
The HILTON Act, HR7551, introduced on February 12, 2026, aims to prohibit federal agencies from contracting with entities that discriminate against federal law enforcement officers. This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. While no explicit funding is specified, it creates compliance risk for companies providing lodging, transportation, food, healthcare, and rental services that contract with the federal government.
To promote the energy security of Taiwan, and for other purposes.
HR7873, the 'Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026,' aims to prioritize U.S. LNG exports to Taiwan and enhance its energy infrastructure. The bill is in the early stages, having been referred to two House committees, with a companion bill S2722 in the Senate showing more advanced legislative progress. While the bill creates a potential demand channel for U.S. energy companies, it does not currently authorize or appropriate specific funding.
Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026
The Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act of 2026, S.2722, has advanced to the Senate Legislative Calendar, indicating increased momentum for U.S. LNG exports to Taiwan and enhanced energy infrastructure. This bill directly benefits U.S. LNG producers and pipeline operators by promoting exports, while strengthening Taiwan's critical semiconductor industry through energy security. Recent market data shows mixed performance for related companies, with $LNG up 13.83% over 30 days but down 3.27% over 7 days, and $TSM up 7.98% over 7 days.
A bill to clarify the classification of service provider payees as employees or independent contractors in Federal law.
S. 4010, the '21st Century Worker Act,' introduced in the Senate, aims to clarify worker classification, potentially increasing operational costs for companies heavily reliant on independent contractors. This bill, if enacted, would directly impact the gig economy business model. While $LYFT and $UBER have seen recent 7-day gains, their 30-day performance is mixed, and $DASH, $FVRR, and $UPWK have experienced 30-day declines.
Streamlining Small Business Contracts Act of 2026
The Streamlining Small Business Contracts Act of 2026, HR7154, proposes to increase the sole source contract threshold for small businesses to $10,000,000. This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Small Business on January 20, 2026. While the bill aims to expand federal contracting opportunities for small businesses, its current status indicates a long path to potential enactment.
Empowering App-Based Workers Act
The Empowering App-Based Workers Act (HR6646), if enacted, would reclassify app-based workers as employees, increasing labor costs for gig economy companies. This bill is in early stages, having been referred to committee on December 11, 2025. Market data shows mixed recent performance, with $UBER and $DASH experiencing 30-day declines of 4.05% and 13.41% respectively, while $LYFT recorded a 30-day gain of 3.17%.
Data sourced from the U.S. House of Representatives Office of the Clerk Financial Disclosure system. Stock prices from Financial Modeling Prep. Suspicious timing flags identify coincidences between stock trades and legislative activity and do not imply any wrongdoing or illegal activity. This is not financial advice.