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H.R. 2698 (117th)

APEX Act

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Introduced

20 April 2021

Last action

15 June 2021 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Sponsors

Al Lawson, Ken Buck, Doug Lamborn, W. Steube, Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Michael Simpson, Dan Newhouse, Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Elaine Luria, Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1], Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Kathleen Rice, Ann Kuster, Pete Aguilar, Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5], Kurt Schrader, Jefferson Van Drew, Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Liz Cheney, Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Tom Malinowski

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

3 January 2025

Summary

Aluminum Pricing Examination Act or the APEX Act This bill extends the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to include the markets for aluminum premiums. Specifically, the CFTC has jurisdiction over (1) the process and manner in which reference prices for such premiums are set or reported, and (2) whether the mechanism for setting such reference prices is fair and transparent. Additionally, the CFTC must consult with the Department of Justice regarding relevant information, including allegations of anticompetitive conduct.

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Timeline

  1. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 April 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 June 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

    Source: Committee

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