CFTCFinal Rule
Order: Continuation, Shutdown, and Resumption of Certain Commission Operations in the Event of a Lapse in Appropriations
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Summary
This regulation tells the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) what to do if the federal government runs out of money and has to shut down. It explains which operations will continue, which will stop, and how things will start back up again once Congress approves new funding.
Key Points
- 1The CFTC must continue critical functions like protecting the financial system and preventing fraud, even during a government shutdown
- 2Non-essential operations like rule-making, public outreach, and routine inspections will pause until funding is restored
- 3The agency must have a clear plan for which staff members stay on duty versus go home without pay during the shutdown
- 4Once Congress approves funding again, the CFTC has instructions for restarting all normal operations in an orderly way
- 5This applies to the futures and derivatives markets that farmers, businesses, and investors use to manage financial risks
Key Dates
Published
October 2, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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