New rules would clarify how government agencies share private trading information.
This bill would update how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) shares information about commodity traders with other government groups, both in the U.S. and abroad. It would replace existing rules with clearer guidelines for disclosure. The bill would also make sure that private legal information stays protected when it's shared with or by the CFTC, benefiting various government entities by protecting legal privileges.
Today, the rules for how the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) shares information with other government groups are less detailed, and there are no specific laws about keeping legal privileges intact when this information is shared. This bill would replace the current rules with clearer, more detailed guidelines for sharing information with U.S., state, and foreign government agencies. It would also explicitly define and protect various legal privileges, ensuring they are not lost when information is exchanged.
HR 9128 · 119th Congress · June 3, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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