Business Meetings

Business Meeting to Consider H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009

Thursday, February 12, 2009 | 02:00 | Washington, DC

On February 12, 2009, the House Agriculture Committee approved legislation to increase the transparency and strengthen oversight of futures, options and over-the-counter (OTC) markets. By voice vote, the Committee approved the Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 as amended, a bill sponsored by Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota.

Sponsors

H.R.977 - Rep. Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., (introduced 2/11/2009)

Bill Text

H.R.977
A bill to amend the Commdity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes. Considered and passed by the House Agriculture Committee by voice vote on February 12, 2009.

Approved Amendments

Adopted amendments (all adopted by voice vote) :

Manager's amendment (Chairman Peterson)
Kissell amendment, as amended
Pomeroy amendment
Boswell amendment

Roll Call Votes

Lucas Amendment to require CFTC to impose position limits, Roll Call #1

Moran Amendment to H.R. 977 that restructures how CFTC must define bona fide hedging transactions, Roll Call #2