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- H.R.4996
H.R.4996: Energy Markets Emergency Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about finance and financial sector
- Introduced June 26, 2014
- Latest Major Action Aug. 11, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Energy Markets Emergency Act - Directs the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to use its authority (including emergency powers) to: (1) to curb immediately the role of excessive speculation in any contract market within its jurisdiction on or through which energy futures or swaps are traded; and (2) eliminate excessive speculation, price distortion, sudden or unreasonable fluctuations, or unwarranted changes in prices, or other...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Aug. 11, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
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| June 26, 2014 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| June 26, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) |