H.R.6598

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Research and Development Modernization Act of 2025

Introduced·12/10/25

Modernizes the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's authority to conduct research and development programs.

The bill updates the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's ability to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs. It allows the Commission to accept non-monetary contributions for these programs, provided they align with a research and development plan. The Commission must report annually on these transactions and contributions. The authority to accept such contributions expires on October 1, 2031.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Jan 13

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

Jan 13

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

Dec 10, 2025

House

Introduced in House