What does Preamble of CFTC Protection of Information and Data Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936. The stated purpose of the bill is for the protection of certain information. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 3, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CFTC Protection of Information and Data Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the CFTC Protection of Information and Data Act of 2026.

What does DISCLOSURE AUTHORITIES AND PRIVILEGE RETENTION. of CFTC Protection of Information and Data Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 8 of the Commodity Exchange Act to establish disclosure authorities for the Commission. The Commission may disclose trader information previously disclosed publicly. The Commission may furnish information to Congressional committees, U.S. government departments/agencies, state/political subdivisions, and foreign governmental entities upon request. Information provided to governmental entities is generally restricted from further disclosure except in specific legal proceedings. The section defines 'privilege' to include work-product, attorney-client, and governmental privileges. The Commission is not considered to have waived privilege by transferring information under certain conditions. Foreign futures authorities can provide privileged information to the Commission, but the Commission is not compelled to disclose it unless specified. Entities receiving information from the Commission are generally not considered to have waived privilege by transferring it to the Commission.

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CFTC Protection of Information and Data Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/3/2026 · Introduced: 6/3/2026

Author: Mark Messmer (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill expands the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) authority to disclose trader information previously made public and to furnish information to government entities, including foreign governments, upon request.
This legislation defines 'privilege' to include work-product and attorney-client privileges, protecting information shared with the CFTC from waiver under certain circumstances.
The bill allows foreign futures authorities to provide privileged information to the CFTC without requiring the CFTC to disclose it unless specifically mandated.

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