S. 3255 · 110th Congress

Over-the-Counter Speculation Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Carl Levin
Introduced
2008-07-11
Latest action
2008-07-11 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Over-the-Counter Speculation Act - Amends the Commodity Exchange Act to authorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), in the case of a major market disturbance, to require any trader required to report under this Act to take action to maintain or restore orderly trading in any contract listed for trading on a registered entity, including: (1) liquidation of any over-the-counter transaction; and (2) fixing of any limit that may apply to a market position involving any over-the-counter transaction acquired in good faith before the date of the CFTC's determination of a major market disturbance.

Defines "major market disturbance" and "over-the-counter transaction."

Sets forth reporting and recordkeeping requirements.