Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., Was more than two months late to announce the purchase of half a million dollars worth of shares in Apple Inc., according to recent filings.
According to the November 12 file, Schrier reported buying more than $ 500,000 worth of shares in Apple through a joint account in late July.
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Under current federal law, the legislature is obliged to disclose securities transactions within 45 days – which means that Schrier should have reported the share purchase before mid-September.
According to Schrier Communications Director Libby Carlson, the Washington Congresswoman was “unaware” of the deal because it was made by her husband David.
“Rep. Schrier was unaware of the transaction, which was made by her husband, who independently manages her finances, ”Carlson told Business Insider. “As soon as she found out about it, she filed the required complaint.”
Carlson also told Insider that Schrier “has never missed a transaction reporting deadline and will ensure that all of those deadlines are met in the future.”
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Schrier is currently a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, a body that deals exclusively with telecommunications and technology-related issues.
Fox Business contacted Schrier’s office but received no immediate response.
