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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 20, 2021Finance and Financial Sector
H.R. 2698

Aluminum Pricing Examination Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 20, 2021)

Aluminum Pricing Examination Act or the APEX Act

This bill extends the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to include the markets for aluminum premiums. Specifically, the CFTC has jurisdiction over (1) the process and manner in which reference prices for such premiums are set or reported, and (2) whether the mechanism for setting such reference prices is fair and transparent.

Additionally, the CFTC must consult with the Department of Justice regarding relevant information, including allegations of anticompetitive conduct.

What just happenedJun 15, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5](D-FL)Sponsor
27 cosponsors13 D14 R
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  1. Jun 15, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

    Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee
  2. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  3. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Apr 20, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Aluminum Pricing Examination Act — Informed