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Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Federal agency · Founded 1974


Structure and appointment

Independent regulatory commission. Five commissioners appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, serving five-year terms. Not more than three commissioners may be members of the same political party.

Source: statute / agency record

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Notes

CFTC. Independent agency. Regulates derivatives markets — futures