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H.R. 5515 (97th)

A bill to impose a moratorium on the establishment of markets in futures and options based on stock indices.

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Introduced

10 February 1982

Last action

21 June 1982 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.6156.

Sponsors

Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]

Subjects

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6 February 2024

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Summary

Prohibits any Federal regulatory agency, between February 1 and August 1, 1982, from granting or continuing any designation, permit, registration, or other authorization required for the establishment of any market in sales contracts or options for future delivery of a group or index of securities (futures trading). Makes it unlawful during such period for any person to enter into a futures contract or to purchase or sell an option on such a contract. Prohibits Federal pre-emption of State gambling laws in the regulation of futures trading during such period.

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Timeline

  1. 10 February 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 February 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 February 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 February 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 February 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Consumer Protection and Finance.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 April 1982

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 21 June 1982

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.5447.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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