H.R. 1003: To improve consideration by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission of the costs and benefits of its regulations and orders.

Introduced:
Mar 06, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
Sponsor:
Rep. Michael Conaway [R-TX11]
Status:
Reported by Committee

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3/6/2013--Introduced.
Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to revise the requirement that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), before promulgating a regulation or issuing an order, consider the costs and benefits of the action.
Requires the CFTC, through the Office of the Chief Economist, to:
(1) assess the costs and benefits, both qualitative and quantitative, of an intended regulation; and
(2) propose or adopt a regulation only on a reasoned determination that the benefits justify the costs.
Lists additional mandatory considerations for the CFTC to evaluate in making a reasoned determination of the costs and the benefits, including the impact on market liquidity in the futures and swaps markets, as well as alternatives to direct regulation.

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