Number: RL30434
Title: The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000: Derivatives Regulation Reconsidered
Authors: Mark Jickling, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: In December 2000, Congress passed the Commodity Futures Modernization Act, the most significant amendments to the Commodity Exchange Act in 25 years. This report describes the historical market developments and the major issues that shaped consideration of that legislation.
Pages: 14
Date: January 29, 2003