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APEX Act

USA117th CongressS-2462| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2021
Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Tom Cotton (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1953
APEX Act
Jun 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2698
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Jul 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1953
    APEX Act


  • June 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2698
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.


  • July 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2698: APEX Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCommodities marketsCommodity Futures Trading CommissionCompetition and antitrustDepartment of JusticeInflation and pricesMetals

APEX Act

USA117th CongressS-2462| Senate 
| Updated: 7/22/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1953
APEX Act
Jun 15, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2698
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.
Jul 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jul 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1953
    APEX Act


  • June 15, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2698
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.


  • July 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Tammy Baldwin

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Senator

Wisconsin

Cosponsors (1)
Tom Cotton (Republican)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2698: APEX Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCommodities marketsCommodity Futures Trading CommissionCompetition and antitrustDepartment of JusticeInflation and pricesMetals