David Rouzer (R-NC)
CFTC Proprietary Information Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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
This bill, known as the "CFTC Proprietary Information Act of 2026," proposes amendments to the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936. The primary goal is to provide for the protection of proprietary information. It directs the Commission to adopt specific rules and regulations regarding the information it obtains or receives. These rules would cover how the Commission requests information and how it safeguards that data. Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines for sharing this information with other governmental entities.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +6
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill establishes strict rules for safeguarding, limiting access to, and protecting the privacy of proprietary information obtained by the Commission.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill provides greater security for businesses when sharing proprietary information with the Commission.
- Scored +3
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill protects proprietary information from unlawful use or disclosure, which can benefit businesses that provide sensitive data to the Commission.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill focuses on shielding proprietary information from public disclosure through stricter access and sharing rules.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Safeguarding Sensitive Data: The bill requires the Commission to adopt rules to safeguard proprietary information by taking the level of sensitivity into consideration. This could prevent sensitive data from being mishandled (Section 2, paragraph (2)(B)).
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Controlled Access: The Commission would be required to limit access to information to appropriate staff members. This creates a controlled environment for sensitive data (Section 2, paragraph (2)(C)).
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Protection from Misuse: The bill mandates rules to protect information from unlawful use or disclosure, which serves to protect the integrity of the data provided to the Commission (Section 2, paragraph (2)(D)).
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Strict Sharing Requirements: Before sharing information with other government entities, the Commission must receive assurances that those entities have sufficient safeguards in place to protect the data (Section 2, paragraph (3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
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 give people more control over their personal data? — The bill establishes strict rules for safeguarding, limiting access to, and protecting the privacy of proprietary information obtained by the Commission.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill provides greater security for businesses when sharing proprietary information with the Commission.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill protects proprietary information from unlawful use or disclosure, which can benefit businesses that provide sensitive data to the Commission. Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — By mandating safeguards for sensitive data, the bill helps ensure the integrity of information used in commodity markets.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill focuses on shielding proprietary information from public disclosure through stricter access and sharing rules.
- 3/26/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
David ScottDemocrat · Georgia