Southwest Airlines Company Congressional Trading
According to U.S. congressional financial disclosures filed under the STOCK Act, members of Congress have reported 153 trades in Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE: LUV) since 2015, across 21 members, worth an estimated $3.4M in disclosed volume (the midpoint of the dollar ranges members report, not exact amounts). 82 buys against 71 sells, a modestly buy-led skew, with Democratic members responsible for 71% of the trades and Republican members 29%. The most recent disclosure shown was filed March 2026, and Gilbert Cisneros has filed the most LUV transactions among those shown, with 6. Other recent filers include Ro Khanna. One notable disclosed move was a purchase by Gilbert Cisneros on September 5, 2025, up 31.3% since. These figures are drawn from public House and Senate periodic transaction reports and reflect what members were required to disclose, not the current market value of any position. For the full record, including the month-by-month buy and sell timeline, the party breakdown, top buyers and sellers, and every individual filing, see the Southwest Airlines Company (LUV) stock overview and the complete trade table below.
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Southwest Airlines congressional trading activity
| Politician | Published | Traded | Filed After | Type | Size | Return | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ro Khanna House | Mar 9, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 | 31 days | SELL |  $1,001 - $15,000 | -24.35% | |
 Gilbert Cisneros House | Oct 13, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | 38 days | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | +31.33% | |
Gilbert Cisneros House | Oct 10, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | 35 days | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | +31.33% | |
Gilbert Cisneros House | Sep 15, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | 41 days | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | +38.56% | |
Gilbert Cisneros House | Sep 12, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | 38 days | SELL | $1,001 - $15,000 | +38.56% | |
Gilbert Cisneros House | Aug 15, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | 43 days | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | +21.65% | |
Gilbert Cisneros House | Aug 14, 2025 | Jul 3, 2025 | 42 days | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | +21.65% |
Southwest Airlines (LUV) congressional trading FAQ
Can members of Congress legally trade Southwest Airlines (LUV) stock?
Yes. Members of Congress are permitted to trade individual stocks, including Southwest Airlines (LUV), but the STOCK Act of 2012 requires them to publicly disclose each transaction within 45 days. BullishWhales tracks those disclosures; it does not imply any trade was improper.
Are congressional Southwest Airlines (LUV) trades public?
Yes. Every congressional trade in Southwest Airlines (LUV) on this page comes from mandatory public STOCK Act disclosure filings, which are filed with a delay and may be revised.
How many times has Congress traded Southwest Airlines (LUV)?
Members of Congress have disclosed 153 trades in Southwest Airlines (LUV) worth $3.4M across 21 members, according to public STOCK Act filings.
Which members of Congress have traded Southwest Airlines (LUV)?
Recent and active filers of Southwest Airlines (LUV) disclosures include Gilbert Cisneros, Ro Khanna. The full member-by-member trade list is on this page.
Do Democrats or Republicans trade Southwest Airlines (LUV) more?
Across disclosed Southwest Airlines (LUV) trades, 71% were by Democrats and 29% by Republicans, led by Democrats (71%).
What is the most recent congressional Southwest Airlines (LUV) trade?
The most recent disclosed Southwest Airlines (LUV) trade was a sale by Ro Khanna, filed Mar 8, 2026.
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Not investment advice. Congressional trading data is sourced from public STOCK Act disclosures, which are filed with a delay and may contain errors or be revised. The Tide Score and other figures are generated algorithmically from public filings and market data and describe historical activity, not a recommendation. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.