Senator Rick Scott Files STOCK Act Disclosures on Municipal Bond Activity

What Happened

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) filed STOCK Act disclosures on August 3, 2026, revealing multiple municipal bond trades executed between July 8-13, 2026. The filings show activity in both revenue bonds and general obligation bonds across various municipalities.

Key Trades Disclosed:

Revenue Bond Purchases (July 8, 2026)

• JEA Florida Water & Sewer System Revenue Bond: Purchase of $500,001-$1,000,000, 5.0% coupon, matures 2051-10-01
• JEA Florida Water & Sewer System Revenue Bond: Purchase of $250,001-$500,000, 5.0% coupon, matures 2051-10-01
• JEA Florida Water & Sewer System Revenue Bond: Purchase of $100,001-$250,000, 5.0% coupon, matures 2051-10-01

Municipal Security Purchases (July 13, 2026)

• Atlanta GA Airport Revenue Bond: Purchase of $500,001-$1,000,000, 5.0% coupon, matures 2054-07-01

Municipal Security Sales (July 8-13, 2026)

• Port Portland Oregon Airport Revenue Bond: Full sale of $500,001-$1,000,000, 5.0% coupon, matures 2030-07-01
• California State Public Works Revenue Bond: Full sale of $250,001-$500,000, 5.0% coupon, matures 2030-10-01
• Chicago Illinois Met Water Reclamation District Bond: Full sale of $100,001-$250,000, 5.0% coupon, matures 2030-12-01
• King County Washington School District G.O. Bond: Full sale of $250,001-$500,000, 4.0% coupon, matures 2036-12-01
• New Jersey State Educational Facilities Auth Revenue Bond: Full sale of $500,001-$1,000,000, 5.0% coupon, matures 2035-07-01

Why It Matters

Municipal Bond Market Activity: Senator Scott's bond trading represents a different asset class from the equities traded by other congressional lawmakers. The activity spans multiple states and sectors including water utilities, transportation infrastructure (airports), public works, and education facilities.

Disclosure Pattern: All trades show disclosure dates 7-14+ days after trade dates, consistent with the STOCK Act's 45-day filing requirement. This lag is by design of the law and allows for market reaction before public disclosure.

Sector Diversification: The bond purchases focus on Florida-based utilities (JEA) while sales include bonds from Oregon, California, Illinois, Washington, and New Jersey, suggesting a geographic diversification strategy or portfolio rebalancing.

By the Numbers

• filer: Rick Scott
• role: Senate / R
• ticker: Municipal Bonds (various issuers)
• transaction_type: Purchase/Sale
• disclosed_size_range: $100,001 - $1,000,000 per transaction
• trade_date_range: July 8-13, 2026
• disclosure_date: August 3, 2026
• number_of_trades_disclosed: 8
• coupon_rate_range: 4.0% - 5.0%
• maturity_range: 2030-2056

By the Numbers Visualization

Source Snapshot

Sources: - https://www.quiverquant.com/congresstrading/ - STOCK Act disclosures filed by U.S. Senate

This article presents informational reporting of public disclosures filed under the STOCK Act. The content is based on mandatory congressional trading reports and does not constitute financial advice or investment recommendations.