Establishes an Office of the Chief Economist at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The CFTC Office of the Chief Economist Act of 2026 establishes an Office of the Chief Economist within the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The Chief Economist will serve as an economic advisor and perform functions such as economic analysis, regulatory cost-benefit analysis, and research. The Office will be headed by the Chief Economist, who must be an economist, research analyst, or data specialist with specialized knowledge in relevant areas. The Commission can appoint staff to this office, ensuring they remain in the competitive service.
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