Austin Scott (R-GA)
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Research and Development Modernization Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Research and Development Modernization Act of 2025 aims to update the Commission's authority regarding research, development, and information programs. This bill allows the Commission to establish programs to understand emerging technologies and their impact on markets, including risks related to cybersecurity and data security. It enables the Commission to work with developers to evaluate technological effects and adapt its administration accordingly. Additionally, the bill authorizes the creation of educational materials for the public and market users. The Commission is granted authority to enter into certain transactions and accept non-monetary contributions to facilitate these programs. Finally, the Act includes requirements for research plans, specific conditions for transactions, and mandatory annual reporting to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill authorizes new research, development, and demonstration programs specifically focused on emerging technologies and their market effects.
- Scored +4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill directs the Commission to research technological advances and their implications for cybersecurity and data security.
- Scored +3
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill enhances the Commission's ability to understand emerging technological risks and systemic risks in regulated markets.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Market Understanding: The Commission will establish programs to help understand emerging technologies, technological advances, and innovations, including their effects on transactions and markets (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Enhanced Security Oversight: Programs will help the Commission understand implications for cybersecurity, data security, and systemic risk (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Market Adaptation: The Commission can identify areas to adapt its administration of the Act in light of technological advances to benefit the markets under its jurisdiction (Section 2(a)(3)).
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Increased Public Information: The bill directs the development of educational and informational materials for producers, market-users, and the general public regarding regulated activities, products, and emerging technologies (Section 2(a)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limited Oversight of Non-Monetary Contributions: While there are conditions, the Commission is authorized to accept non-monetary contributions such as access, use of facilities, personal property, or services (Section 2(d)(4)).
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Potential for Unfavorable Appearances: The bill notes that the Commission must avoid situations where accepting contributions would reflect unfavorably on its ability to carry out duties in a fair and objective manner or give the appearance of an endorsement (Section 2(d)(2)(B)(iv)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill authorizes new research, development, and demonstration programs specifically focused on emerging technologies and their market effects.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill directs the Commission to research technological advances and their implications for cybersecurity and data security.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances the Commission's ability to understand emerging technological risks and systemic risks in regulated markets.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires annual reports to Congress regarding transactions and non-monetary contributions to ensure oversight.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides for the development of educational and informational materials for producers and market-users.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 12/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Kristen McDonald RivetDemocrat · Michigan