Future of Water Act of 2024
This bill (S 4188) bans financial markets from trading water or water rights as commodities for future delivery. It amends the Commodity Exchange Act and Public Law 85-839 to explicitly prohibit trading in water, water rights, or related financial indices or data. The change directly affects commodity exchanges, financial institutions, and traders who might have offered such contracts. It does not alter water management rules, usage rights, or affect water users.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 18, 2024
Last action Apr 18, 2024
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Total actions
2
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Committee
1
Apr 18, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 18, 2024
Senate · Introduced
Introduced in Senate
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
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Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
Co
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
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