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Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 15, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the Commodity Exchange Act so that certain treatments of customer property are permitted when a commodity broker files for bankruptcy. It would affect commodity brokers and the customers whose assets are held by them, aiming to clarify how those assets can be managed during bankruptcy proceedings. The change is intended to provide legal certainty and protect the interests of both brokers and their clients.
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