A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit political election or contest agreements, contracts, transactions, and swaps.

12/21/2024, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 118 s 2 is a proposed amendment to the Commodity Exchange Act that aims to prohibit political election or contest agreements, contracts, transactions, and swaps. The bill seeks to prevent individuals or entities from engaging in financial transactions related to political elections or contests, in order to maintain the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.

If passed, this legislation would make it illegal for individuals or organizations to enter into agreements or contracts that involve the exchange of commodities or financial instruments based on the outcome of a political election or contest. This includes any type of swap or transaction that could potentially influence the outcome of an election through financial means.

The purpose of this bill is to prevent any undue influence or manipulation of the electoral process through financial transactions. By prohibiting these types of agreements, the legislation aims to uphold the principles of democracy and ensure that elections are conducted fairly and transparently. Overall, Bill 118 s 2 is a measure designed to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process by prohibiting the use of financial transactions to influence political elections or contests. If enacted, this legislation would help to protect the democratic process and ensure that elections are free from any form of financial manipulation.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2

Introduced on
2024-12-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Bill 118 s 2 is a proposed amendment to the Commodity Exchange Act that aims to prohibit political election or contest agreements, contracts, transactions, and swaps. The bill seeks to prevent individuals or entities from engaging in financial transactions related to political elections or contests, in order to maintain the integrity and fairness of the electoral process.

If passed, this legislation would make it illegal for individuals or organizations to enter into agreements or contracts that involve the exchange of commodities or financial instruments based on the outcome of a political election or contest. This includes any type of swap or transaction that could potentially influence the outcome of an election through financial means.

The purpose of this bill is to prevent any undue influence or manipulation of the electoral process through financial transactions. By prohibiting these types of agreements, the legislation aims to uphold the principles of democracy and ensure that elections are conducted fairly and transparently. Overall, Bill 118 s 2 is a measure designed to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process by prohibiting the use of financial transactions to influence political elections or contests. If enacted, this legislation would help to protect the democratic process and ensure that elections are free from any form of financial manipulation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit political election or contest agreements, contracts, transactions, and swaps.

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Latest Action12/20/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.