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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Regulatory Impacts on Commodity Markets
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on May 14, 2015, to examine how financial regulations under the Dodd-Frank Act affect 'end-users'—businesses like farms and energy cooperatives that use to manage commercial risk. The hearing featured testimony from the CFTC Chairman and various industry representatives regarding and regulatory burdens.
The hearing evaluates whether federal financial regulations intended to stabilize markets are creating unintended costs and operational hurdles for businesses that use to hedge against price fluctuations in commodities like grain and energy.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Farmers and Ranchers
These groups use derivatives to hedge against price volatility in their operations and are subject to the regulatory requirements discussed.
Electric Cooperatives
These entities use derivatives to manage energy price risks and are impacted by the regulatory framework governing these transactions.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
The agency is responsible for implementing and enforcing the regulations discussed in the hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on May 14, 2015, marking the five-year anniversary period of the Dodd-Frank Act.
- The committee examined the impact of Dodd-Frank implementation on 'end-users' who use derivatives to hedge commercial risks.
- End-users are defined as participants like grain companies or electric cooperatives using derivatives to offset operational risks.
- The hearing included testimony from the CFTC Chairman and two panels of industry stakeholders.
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- The committee received written statements and responses to questions from witnesses regarding regulatory burdens and market liquidity.
- The record includes a document titled 'The Growth Consequences of Dodd-Frank' submitted by Chairman Roberts.
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Dodd-Frank Implementation Review
The hearing highlights a concerted effort by the Senate Agriculture Committee to revisit and critique the implementation of Dodd-Frank five years post-passage.
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