Federal Law Would Protect Trading Commission Secrets

Congress is considering a new bill about how federal agencies protect secret business information. The bill is called the CFTC Proprietary Information Act of 2026. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is a federal agency that oversees futures and options trading in the United States. This bill would create clear rules for how the CFTC decides what business information it can keep confidential. Companies that trade futures and options often share sensitive data with the agency. The bill aims to make sure this information is protected properly. Right now, the bill is being reviewed by the House Committee on Agriculture. This committee studies bills related to farming, food, and commodity trading. The bill was officially sent to this committee on March 26, 2026. The next step will be for the committee to study the bill and decide whether to recommend it to the full House. If you want to follow this bill, you can visit Congress.gov to track its progress. You can also contact your representative to share your views about how the government should protect business information. Getting involved in the legislative process helps shape the laws that affect our communities and economy.