Business Meeting to Consider H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009On February 12, 2009, the House Agriculture Committee approved legislation to increase the transparency and strengthen oversight of futures, options and over-the-counter (OTC) markets. By voice vote, the Committee approved the Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009 as amended, a bill sponsored by Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota. Sponsors H.R.977 - Rep. Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., (introduced 2/11/2009) Bill Text H.R.977 Approved Amendments Adopted amendments (all adopted by voice vote) : Manager's amendment (Chairman Peterson) Roll Call Votes Lucas Amendment to require CFTC to impose position limits, Roll Call #1 Moran Amendment to H.R. 977 that restructures how CFTC must define bona fide hedging transactions, Roll Call #2 Related Content Publication: Section by Section Analysis of H.R. 977 |