U.S. Congress - H.R.6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008
H.R.6330 - Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008
To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the enforcement authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act and the Federal Power Act, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)
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- Popular: Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 as introduced.
- Official: To provide for regulation of certain transactions involving energy commodities, to strengthen the enforcement authorities of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under the Natural Gas Act and the Federal Power Act, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 as introduced.
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6/20/2008--Introduced.Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) to extend the regulatory authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to certain transactions in derivatives involving specified energy commodities ("incluOfficial Summary
6/20/2008--Introduced.Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) to extend the regulatory authority of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to certain transactions in derivatives involving specified energy commodities ("included energy transactions"), including those on foreign boards of trade.
Defines "included energy transaction" as a contract, agreement, or transaction in an energy commodity for future delivery that:
(1) provides for a delivery point in the United States; or
(2) is transacted on a computer terminal located in the United States.
Prohibits the CFTC from exempting from regulation any "included energy transaction" unless certain notice to Congress and public comment requirements are met. Declares null and void any CFTC "no-action letter" exemptions from CEA requirements for "included energy transactions."
Requires the CFTC to establish uniform limits on the aggregate number of positions with respect to "included energy transactions" which may be held by any person for the prompt month, for each month, and for all months in all markets subject to CFTC jurisdiction.
Excludes swaps involving "included energy transactions" from any CEA exemption for bona fide hedging transactions.
Defines "bilateral included energy transaction" as an included energy transaction executed or traded other than on or through a trading facility. Exempts such transactions from the requirement that transactions be made on or through a designated contract market. Applies to "bilateral included energy transactions" certain reporting and recordkeeping requirements.
Instructs the CFTC to publish monthly on its website:
(1) the aggregate number and value of long and short positions held by a person in any portfolio constructed to match or track the components of an index of all commodities; and
(2) the portion of the positions that are net long positions in "included energy transactions."
Amends the Natural Gas Act and the Federal Power Act to set forth enforcement powers of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including cease-and-desist proceedings, temporary orders, and general implementation authority.
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