What is the current status of HR 7488?

HR 7488 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 7488?

HR 7488 was sponsored by Robert Bresnahan (R), Rep.

New Office for Economic Advice

IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

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

Finance and Financial Sector

Why This Matters

This bill establishes a new office to provide economic advice and research for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. It aims to enhance the Commission's ability to analyze market conditions and regulations effectively.

If you work in finance or economics, this new office could change how market regulations are analyzed and implemented.

Who this affects

Economists · Researchers · Financial market workers

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates an Office of the Chief Economist at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
2The Chief Economist will provide economic advice and analysis to the Commission.
3The office will focus on research and regulatory cost-benefit analysis.
4The Commission can hire specialized staff for this office without typical hiring rules.
5The bill aims to improve economic oversight of markets under the Commission's jurisdiction.

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New Office for Economic Advice

IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026

Introduced7 months ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

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

Finance and Financial Sector

Why This Matters

If you work in finance or economics, this new office could change how market regulations are analyzed and implemented.

Who this affects

Economists · Researchers · Financial market workers

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates an Office of the Chief Economist at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
2The Chief Economist will provide economic advice and analysis to the Commission.
3The office will focus on research and regulatory cost-benefit analysis.
4The Commission can hire specialized staff for this office without typical hiring rules.
5The bill aims to improve economic oversight of markets under the Commission's jurisdiction.

Read full document

Last changed 4 days ago · checked hourly