HR 7488·Federal·house
CFTC Office of the Chief Economist Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Mar 20, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes an Office of the Chief Economist within the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, headed by a chief economist who will advise the agency on economic matters, cost‑benefit studies, and market research. It also sets rules for hiring specialized staff to support the office. The change aims to improve the CFTC’s ability to evaluate the economic impact of its regulations on futures, swaps, and other commodity markets.
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