Republican members of Congress are pushing for new restrictions and security measures affecting lawmakers and government officials, citing concerns about conflicts of interest and foreign espionage threats.

Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) said Sunday that all three branches of government should be subject to a stock trading ban "sooner rather than later." The congressman emphasized that members of Congress "have to live above reproach," joining some Democratic colleagues who have previously advocated for similar restrictions on stock trading by government officials.

Separately, Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas) is calling for mandatory counterintelligence training for Congress members and staff, citing active targeting by foreign adversaries. Fallon identified China, Russia and Iran as countries that actively target Congress through espionage efforts.

Fallon is promoting the STOP Resolution, which would require counterintelligence training to address what he describes as significant security vulnerabilities within the legislative branch. The congressman argues that current security awareness among congressional members and staff is insufficient given the scope of foreign intelligence threats.

The calls for both financial restrictions and enhanced security training reflect growing bipartisan concerns about potential vulnerabilities in Congress, though the specific proposals come from Republican lawmakers. Stock trading by members of Congress has faced increased scrutiny in recent years, with critics arguing that lawmakers' access to non-public information creates unfair advantages and potential conflicts of interest.