Bill · H.R. 6899· House(119-HR-6899)
CFTC Advisory Committee Improvement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 12/18/2025
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- Sponsored by
- David Taylor
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``CFTC Advisory Committee Improvement Act of 2025'', seeks to amend the Commodity Exchange Act. The primary goal is to improve how advisory committees are managed at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. It clarifies that these committees serve as ways to discuss and communicate regarding the Commission's regulatory activities. The amendment also specifies that these committees must hold meetings and submit reports or recommendations to the Commission. Additionally, it subjects these committees to certain federal laws regarding advisory committees.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
By subjecting advisory committees to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the bill increases the transparency and legal oversight of these groups.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2
The bill increases transparency and oversight of CFTC advisory committees, which can lead to better regulation of financial markets and consumer protection.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The provision to include minority views in reports may benefit underrepresented groups.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Communication and Discussion: Under Section 2(a)(15)(A), the Commission will establish advisory committees to serve as vehicles for discussion and communication on regulatory activities. This could provide a structured way for information to be shared regarding the Commission's work.
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Inclusion of Diverse Perspectives: Section 2(a)(15)(B)(ii) states that committees can submit reports and recommendations that include minority views. This ensures that different viewpoints can be officially presented to the Commission.
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Increased Oversight: Section 2(a)(15)(C) makes the advisory committees subject to chapter 10 of title 5 of the United States Code, which relates to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This provides a specific legal framework for how these committees operate.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Timeline Constraints for Existing Committees: Section 2(b) dictates that existing advisory committees must operate under their current charter or the previous version of the Act until their charter is renewed or until September 30, 2026, whichever happens first. This creates a specific deadline for existing committee operations.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For White Americans+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 5/20/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 12/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio