Tracey Mann (R-KS)
CFTC International Operational Improvements 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
The "CFTC International Operational Improvements Act of 2026" expands the definition of a "foreign futures authority" to include entities that administer, enforce, or prosecute laws regarding futures, options, swaps, or commodities. It allows the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to accept assistance, such as funds and services, from other authorized U.S. federal agencies. The bill also enables the CFTC to temporarily exchange employees with foreign governmental entities. These exchanges can be reimbursable or non-reimbursable based on written agreements. Foreign employees detailed to the CFTC must follow ethics and conduct laws and cannot hold management positions.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?
Facilitates stronger operational ties and employee exchanges with foreign financial regulatory authorities.
- Scored +3
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?
Encourages cooperation between the CFTC and foreign governments through the exchange of expertise.
- Scored +1
Does this make trade with other countries easier?
Better alignment and cooperation between futures authorities can streamline international commodity markets.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Agency Support: Section 3(16)(A) allows the Commission to accept services, funds, and facilities from other U.S. agencies, which helps the Commission effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Act.
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International Cooperation: Section 3(17)(A) allows for the temporary exchange of employees between the Commission and foreign governmental entities, such as central banks or ministries.
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Accountability for Foreign Staff: Section 3(17)(C) ensures that any foreign officer or employee detailed to the Commission is subject to laws regarding ethics, corruption, and conflicts of interest.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Foreign Influence in Government: Section 3(17)(A)(i) allows the Commission to accept officers or employees from foreign governments or foreign futures authorities to work as employees of the Commission on a temporary basis.
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.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — Facilitates stronger operational ties and employee exchanges with foreign financial regulatory authorities. Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad? — Encourages cooperation between the CFTC and foreign governments through the exchange of expertise. Does this make trade with other countries easier? — Better alignment and cooperation between futures authorities can streamline international commodity markets.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Potential for more stable and coordinated international commodity markets. Would farmers be better off under this? — Better regulation of commodity markets can potentially benefit agricultural producers.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — Enhanced international cooperation and agency resources may lead to better oversight of commodity and swap markets. Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Allows the CFTC to accept funds and services from other agencies and foreign entities, potentially optimizing resource use.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Expands the operational capabilities and resource-sharing authorities of a federal agency.
- 4/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama