Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez serves in the U.S. House of Representatives for New York's 14th Congressional District. She is a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and was appointed to three subcommittees: Energy, Health, and Oversight & Investigations in January 2025. Ocasio-Cortez is also a member of several caucuses, including the Pro-Choice Caucus, the Democratic Women's Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. She has been a vocal advocate for banning members of Congress from owning or trading stocks, expressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and erosion of public trust.