Business Meeting to Consider H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009 | 02:00 |
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 Approved Amendments Adopted amendments (all adopted by voice vote) : Manager's amendment (Chairman Peterson) 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 Related Content Publication: Section by Section Analysis of H.R. 977 |