Texas Representative Brandon Gill is facing scrutiny after filing late disclosures for $500,000 in Bitcoin purchases, potentially violating the STOCK Act. Gill, known for promoting cryptocurrency and his ties to Trump's inner circle, made two Bitcoin trades early in the year, both disclosed weeks past the 45-day deadline mandated by the law aimed at preventing insider trading. His late purchase in January followed Trump's promotion of digital assets, and another buy in February occurred shortly before Trump's statements regarding cryptocurrency. In addition to the late disclosures, Gill reported on-time purchases made in May, along with positions in traditional financial instruments. The penalty for his violations is relatively minor, drawing criticism from observers. Gill serves on several House committees, including Oversight and Government Reform, and advocates for government transparency. He joins other lawmakers who have faced similar STOCK Act violations this year, amidst a growing push for regulations limiting Congress members' involvement in trading stocks and cryptocurrencies.

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