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- H.R.6976
H.R.6976: Preventing Manipulation in Commodity Markets Act of 2008
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 18, 2008
- Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 2008
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Bill Summary
Preventing Manipulation in Commodity Markets Act of 2008 - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to define "energy commodity." Prohibits the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from permitting a foreign board of trade to provide its U.S-located members with access to the CFTC electronic trading system and order matching system for energy or agricultural commodities unless such board meets requirements similar to those imposed upon U.S....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Sept. 18, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Ellen O. Tauscher (D-Calif.) |