In CommitteeFiled Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49] (D)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
Apr 3, 2026
Summary
The DEATH BETS Act amends the Commodity Exchange Act to forbid exchanges from listing or clearing any contracts that reference war, terrorism, assassination, or a person’s death. It applies to all registered futures and swap platforms, stopping them from offering such wagers. The measure aims to keep financial markets from profiting off violent or lethal events.
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