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BillHR 7488 · 119

CFTC Office of the Chief Economist Act of 2026

Introduced
Feb 11, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes an Office of the Chief Economist within the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to analyze economic data. Funds the office to support its operations and staff.

Sponsored By

Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.
Republican · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 11, 2026
  3. Feb 11, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Commodity Futures Trading Commission by providing it with additional economic analysis capabilities, and it impacts the public by potentially influencing commodity trading regulations and market stability.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Agriculture
IntroducedFeb 11, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 11, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.