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Congress·In Progress·H.R. 7840

To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit event contracts based on terrorism, assassination, war, gaming, illegal activity, election outcomes, government activities, or other activities determined by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to be contrary to the public interest, and to allow States to exempt themselves from the prohibition on gaming contracts.

Legislative Progress

House
Senate
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Milestones

2 milestones3 actions
Mar 18, 2026

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2588-2589)

Mar 5, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Mar 5, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Bill NumberHR 7840
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2588-2589)

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Cosponsors

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