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H.R.5749: Gas Consumer Emergency Market Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 27, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2021
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- Introduced in House - Oct. 27, 2021
Bill Summary
Gas Consumer Emergency Market Protection Act This bill restricts natural gas trading during certain federal emergencies. Specifically, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission must require by rule that natural gas trading facilities impose limits to prevent market distortions in the spot market (i.e., commodities traded for immediate delivery) and the day-ahead market during such a period. Persons who violate this rule may be subject to a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 30, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
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| Oct. 27, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| Oct. 27, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Joaquín Castro (D-Texas) |