Rick Larsen
Suspicious Timing Detected
5 flagsRick Larsen bought $1,001 - $15,000 in $DRI on 2026-01-07, 6 days before HRES988, a legislative package impacting labor costs, passed the House.
Rick Larsen bought $1,001 - $15,000 in $META on 2026-01-07, 6 days before the PROTECT Act (HR7045), which repeals Section 230, was introduced.
Rick Larsen bought $1,001 - $15,000 in $WM on 2026-01-07, 26 days before the Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 (HR6432), which increases funding for brownfield remediation, was introduced.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUY | $DRI | Darden Restaurants, Inc. Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Jan 7, 2026 |
| BUY | $META | Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Jan 7, 2026 |
| BUY | $WM | Waste Management, Inc. Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Jan 7, 2026 |
| SELL | $ESS | Essex Property Trust, Inc. Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Jan 7, 2026 |
| SELL | $MDLZ | Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Jan 7, 2026 |
| SELL | $VRSK | Verisk Analytics, Inc. - Common Stock | $1K-$15K | — | — | — | Jan 7, 2026 |
Connected Legislative Activity
10 signalsThese bills and contracts share tickers or sectors with this filing's trades.
Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025
The Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 increases funding for brownfield remediation and state response programs, directly benefiting environmental cleanup and consulting firms. This bill provides a clear financial incentive for redeveloping contaminated sites. The increased funding will drive demand for environmental assessment, remediation, and construction services.
Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025
The Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 (HR261) is progressing through the House, aiming to streamline permitting for undersea fiber optic cables. This regulatory relief is expected to reduce project timelines and costs for telecommunications and infrastructure companies involved in subsea cable deployment and operation. The bill's advancement suggests a positive outlook for companies operating in this space.
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
The Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act, S.3831, is in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to committee. This bill mandates new transparency requirements for companies with multi-class stock structures, directly increasing their operational and reporting expenses. Companies like Alphabet Inc. ($GOOGL), Meta Platforms, Inc. ($META), and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ($BRK-A, $BRK-B) that utilize such structures will face higher compliance costs if this bill advances.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning the consideration of pecuniary and non-pecuniary factors, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude certain activities from hours worked, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2270) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exclude child and dependent care services and payments from the rate used to compute overtime compensation; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2312) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to revise the definition of the term ''tipped employee'', and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4366) to clarify the treatment of 2 or more employers as joint employers under the National Labor Relations Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938.
H. Res. 988, which provides for consideration of several bills impacting labor costs, passed the House on January 13, 2026. This legislative package aims to expand overtime, redefine tipped wages, and broaden joint employer liability, directly increasing labor costs for businesses with large hourly workforces. The movement of these bills through the House indicates a high probability of these changes becoming law, leading to margin compression for affected companies.
To ban the sale of nitrous oxide consumer products, and for other purposes.
HR7945, a bill to ban the sale of nitrous oxide consumer products, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on March 16, 2026. This early-stage bill presents a potential future regulatory challenge for food and beverage companies, requiring product reformulation or market exit for affected segments. While the bill is in its initial stages, companies like Kraft Heinz, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Mondelez International, J. M. Smucker, and General Mills could be impacted if it progresses.
Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
The Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act (S836) has passed the Senate and is now in the House, indicating significant legislative momentum. This bill directly targets the data collection and advertising revenue models of major technology companies, increasing operational costs and compliance burdens. Recent market data shows a mixed reaction, with $GOOGL, $META, $SNAP, $PINS, and $AMZN experiencing varied 7-day and 30-day price changes, but the long-term implications of this bill are negative for their core business models.
SCAM Act
The SCAM Act (HR7548) aims to remove Section 230 immunity for fraudulent advertising on online platforms, increasing operational costs and legal risks for major social media and e-commerce companies. This bill is in the early stages, having been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on February 12, 2026. A companion bill, S3774, exists in the Senate, indicating broader legislative interest.
Antitrust Freedom Act of 2026
The Antitrust Freedom Act of 2026, currently in the early stages of the legislative process, aims to significantly reduce antitrust enforcement by limiting challenges to market dominance. This bill, if enacted, would benefit large corporations by increasing operational flexibility and reducing regulatory risk, potentially leading to increased consolidation across various sectors. The bill is sponsored by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
CLEAN–UP Act
The CLEAN-UP Act, HR7268, introduced in the House on January 27, 2026, aims to streamline contaminated water remediation projects by reducing liability for the Secretary of the Army. This bill is in its early legislative stages, having been referred to two committees, and does not yet include explicit funding authorizations. While it could benefit environmental remediation service providers, its current impact on market-traded companies is limited due to its early status and lack of funding details.
PROTECT Act
The PROTECT Act repeals Section 230, immediately increasing legal liability for all online platforms hosting user-generated content. This action creates significant operational and financial burdens for major technology and social media companies, leading to increased litigation costs and content moderation expenses.
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.