Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Futures trading2008-11-17T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4996Bill Introduced: S.3689 Economic Recovery Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-11-17:/action/1784992008-11-17T00:00:00Z
A bill making supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3671 Over-the-Counter Swaps Speculation Limit Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-10-01:/action/1763052008-10-01T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to develop and impose aggregate position limits on certain large over-the-counter transactions and classes of large over-the-counter transactions.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6604 Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/1672822008-07-24T00:00:00Z
To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6513 Securities Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-16:/action/1665042008-07-16T00:00:00Z
To amend the Federal securities laws to enhance the effectiveness of the Securities and Exchange Commission's enforcement, corporation finance, trading and markets, investment management, and examination programs, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3268 Stop Excessive Energy Speculation Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/1663552008-07-15T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3255 Over-the-Counter Speculation Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-07-11:/action/1659262008-07-11T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for the oversight of large trades of over-the-counter energy and agricultural contracts to prevent price manipulation and excessive speculation, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3248 Commodity Speculation Reform Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-10:/action/1658852008-07-10T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify the treatment of purchases of certain commodity futures contracts and financial instruments with respect to limits established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission relating to excessive speculation, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/1641702008-06-26T00:00:00Z
To direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to utilize all its authority, including its emergency powers, to curb immediately the role of excessive speculation in any contract market within the jurisdiction and control of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on or through which energy futures or swaps are traded, and to eliminate excessive speculation, price distortion, sudden or unreasonable fluctuations or unwarranted changes in prices, or other unlawful activity that is causing major market disturbances that prevent the market from accurately reflecting the forces of supply and demand for energy commodities.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6412 Comprehensive Energy Exploration, Price Reduction, and Renewable Energy Investment Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/1642942008-06-26T00:00:00Z
To promote the energy security of the United States, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3205 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/1647422008-06-26T00:00:00Z
A bill to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to utilize all its authority, including its emergency powers, to curb immediately the role of excessive speculation in any contract market within the jurisdiction and control of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, on or through which energy futures or swaps are traded, and to eliminate excessive speculation, price distortion, sudden or unreasonable fluctuations or unwarranted changes in prices, or other unlawful activity that is causing major market disturbances that prevent the market from accurately reflecting the forces of supply and demand for energy commodities.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3202 Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-26:/action/1647362008-06-26T00:00:00Z
A bill to address record high gas prices at the pump, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3185 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-24:/action/1646982008-06-24T00:00:00Z
A bill 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.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3183 End Oil Speculation Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-24:/action/1646922008-06-24T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide oil and gas price relief by requiring the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take action to end excessive speculation, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6330 Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/action/1616322008-06-20T00:00:00Z
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.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6341 Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-06-20:/action/1616712008-06-20T00:00:00Z
To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of energy derivatives, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Enacted: H.R.6124 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-18:/action/1614872008-06-18T00:00:00Z
To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.<br /><br />June 18, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-246. Bill Vetoed: H.R.6124 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-18:/action/1613072008-06-18T00:00:00Z
To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.<br /><br />June 18, 2008: Vetoed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.6124 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-16:/action/1609552008-06-16T00:00:00Z
To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.<br /><br />June 16, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Introduced: S.3131 Oil Speculation Control Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/1602372008-06-12T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure the application of speculation limits to speculators in energy markets, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3130 Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/1602282008-06-12T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide energy price relief by authorizing greater resources and authority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and for other purposes.<br /><br />