H.Res. 1278 - Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives That the United States Government Should Lead an International Diplomatic Initiative to Limit Inefficient Speculation on International Energy Exchanges Through the Adoption of International Standards for Energy Futures Trading Margin Requirements As an Appropriate Means of Ensuring Access to Reliable and Affordable Supplies of Crude Oil.
Foreign policy.
- Sponsor:
- Thomas Petri
- Summary:
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives That the United States Government Should Lead an International Diplomatic Initiative to Limit Inefficient Speculation on International Energy Exchanges Through the Adoption of International Standards for Energy Futures Trading Margin Requirements As an Appropriate Means of Ensuring Access to Reliable and Affordable Supplies of Crude Oil.
H.Res. 1278 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should lead an international diplomatic initiative to limit inefficient speculation on international energy exchanges through the adoption of international standards for energy futures trading margin requirements as an appropriate means of ensuring access to reliable and affordable supplies of crude oil. (by CRS)
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- Title
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should lead an international diplomatic initiative to limit inefficient speculation on international energy exchanges through the adoption of international standards for energy futures trading margin requirements as an appropriate means of ensuring access to reliable and affordable supplies of crude oil.
- Other Titles
- Sponsor
- Thomas Petri
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Foreign policy
- Diplomacy
- Energy
- Energy supplies
- Finance
- Futures trading
- International affairs
- International finance
- Margins (Security trading)
- Petroleum
- Securities regulation
- Standards
- Trade
- Treaties
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 6/17/2008 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 6/17/2008 6/17/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1238-1239) 6/17/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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