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A Congress Member Sold Up To $300K In A.O. Smith Stock: Here's What You Need To Know

Author: Benzinga Insights | October 08, 2025 11:00am

A October filing shows that Representative Julie Johnson reported a sale in A.O. Smith (NYSE:AOS), valued between $20,020 and $300,000. The transaction date is listed as September 25, 2025, with the report published on October 7, 2025.

At present, A.O. Smith shares are trading up 1.99% at $72.82.

What Representative Has Been Trading Recently

Over the past three years, Julie Johnson executed 346 trades totaling over $444 thousand. The largest of these trades were in Tesla and Amazon.com stock. Some of the key transactions the Rep. has executed recently include:

  • 3M (NYSE:MMM): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase
  • Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase
  • AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase

Here is a list of Julie Johnson's most recent trades:

Company Ticker Stock Type Amount Transaction Type Transaction Date
3M MMM STOCK $1,001 - $15,000 S (Partial) 2025-08-14
Abbott Laboratories ABT STOCK $1,001 - $15,000 S (Partial) 2025-08-14
AbbVie ABBV STOCK $1,001 - $15,000 S (Partial) 2025-08-14
Air Products APD STOCK $1,001 - $15,000 S (Partial) 2025-08-14
American Express AXP STOCK $1,001 - $15,000 S (Partial) 2025-08-14

To keep an eye on Julie Johnson's trades and other government stock activity, check out our real-time tracking tool!

The Importance of Congressional Transactions

A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.

Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.

In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.

Why Congressional Transactions Matter

Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.

When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.

A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.

This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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