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To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. 7/24/2008--Introduced. Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to define "energy commodity." Prohibits the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from permitting a foreign board of trade to provide its U.S-located members with access to the CFTC electronic trading system and order matching system for energy or agricultural commodities unless such board meets requirements similar to those imposed upon U.S. exchanges. Subjects swap transactions, transactions for agricultural and energy commodities, and large traders in over-the-counter contracts to reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Directs the Commission to: (1) set position limits for any one person with respect to designated contract markets, derivative transaction execution facilities, and electronic [...] show full description
- 10/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 09/22/2008 - Received in the Senate.
- 09/18/2008 - H.AMDT.1172 Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. (consideration: CR H8427-8429; text: CR H8416-8419) Amendment offered in the nature of a substitute.
- 09/18/2008 - Rule H. Res. 1449 passed House.
- 09/18/2008 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1449. (consideration: CR H8413-8429; text of measure as introduced: CR H8413-8416)
show all actions- 10/02/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 09/22/2008 - Received in the Senate.
- 09/18/2008 - H.AMDT.1172 Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. (consideration: CR H8427-8429; text: CR H8416-8419) Amendment offered in the nature of a substitute.
- 09/18/2008 - Rule H. Res. 1449 passed House.
- 09/18/2008 - Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1449. (consideration: CR H8413-8429; text of measure as introduced: CR H8413-8416)
- 09/18/2008 - Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6604 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.
- 09/18/2008 - H.AMDT.1172 Amendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. (consideration: CR H8427-8429; text: CR H8416-8419) Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1449, the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute printed in House Report 110-859 is adopted.
- 09/18/2008 - H.AMDT.1172 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
- 09/18/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6604.
- 09/18/2008 - Mr. Moran (KS) moved to recommit with instructions to Agriculture. (consideration: CR H827-8429; text: CR H8427)
- 09/18/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Moran (KS) motion to recommit. The instructions contained in the motion seek to add an amendment stating when the provisions of the bill shall become effective.
- 09/18/2008 - The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H8427)
- 09/18/2008 - On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 221 (Roll no. 607).
- 09/18/2008 - On passage Passed by recorded vote: 283 - 133 (Roll no. 608). (text: CR H8413-8419)
- 09/18/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 09/17/2008 - Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1449 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6604 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted.
- 07/30/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 276 - 151 (Roll no. 540).
- 07/30/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 07/30/2008 - Mr. Peterson (MN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 07/30/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7519-7530; text of measure as introduced: CR H7519-7522)
- 07/30/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6604.
- 07/24/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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