APEX Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 22, 2021
Last action Jul 22, 2021
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Total actions
2
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0
Committee
1
Jul 22, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
upper
Jul 22, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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