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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Confirmation Hearing for CFTC Commissioner Nominees
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on July 27, 2017, to consider the nominations of Rostin Behnam, Brian D. Quintenz, and Dawn DeBerry Stump to serve as Commissioners of the .
This hearing is a required step in the federal appointment process to fill three vacancies on the CFTC, the agency responsible for regulating U.S. derivatives markets.
Who It Affects
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Rostin Behnam
He is a nominee for a federal commissioner position subject to Senate confirmation.
Brian D. Quintenz
He is a nominee for a federal commissioner position subject to Senate confirmation.
Dawn DeBerry Stump
She is a nominee for a federal commissioner position subject to Senate confirmation.
U.S. Cattlemen's Association
The organization submitted a letter of support for the nominees, indicating interest in the agency's leadership.
Key Facts
- The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on July 27, 2017, to review three nominees for the CFTC.
- The nominees are Rostin Behnam (New Jersey), Brian D. Quintenz (Ohio), and Dawn DeBerry Stump (Texas).
- The hearing included the submission of financial disclosure reports and committee questionnaires for all three nominees.
- The Ag Coalition and the U.S. Cattlemen's Association submitted letters of support for the nominees.
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- The hearing record includes written responses to follow-up questions from Senators Roberts, Daines, Stabenow, Brown, and Gillibrand for each nominee.
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Multi-Nominee Confirmation
The committee attempted to move three commissioners simultaneously to address vacancies and work toward a full commission.
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