S.J.Res. 9: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission relating to "Commission Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts".
A Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Finance and Financial Sector |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-30):
This joint resolution nullifies the final guidance issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) titled Commission Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts and published on October 15, 2024. The guidance provides factors for designated contract markets (i.e., CFTC-regulated derivatives exchanges) to consider when listing voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts, including characteristics of transparency and permanence.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-30 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S.J.Res. 9?
S.J.Res. 9 is a Senate joint resolution (S.J.Res.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission relating to "Commission Guidance Regarding the Listing of Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivative Contracts"..
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The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S.J.Res. 9 are available on congress.gov.
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