Kim pushes broadened earmark disclosures to curb indirect self-enrichment

Rep. Young Kim introduces the Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution to extend earmark disclosure rules to cover indirect financial benefits—such as nearby property value boosts—that could enrich lawmakers or their families. The measure, coming as Congress tightens stock-trading rules, argues safeguards have reduced abuse but still allow indirect gains, and would require disclosures from spouses and immediate family for indirect interests in projects that affect wealth.