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US S4035
US S4035DEATH BETS Act Discouraging Exploitative Assassination, Tragedy, and Harm Betting in Event Trading Systems Act
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Introduced
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
In Committee
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit the listing of contracts relating to war, death, and similar activities.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the DEATH BETS Act, aims to prevent the trading of financial contracts that are based on or reference violent and tragic events. Specifically, it amends the Commodity Exchange Act, which governs the trading of futures and options, to prohibit registered entities—organizations that list or clear trades—from offering contracts related to terrorism, assassination, war, or similar activities. It also forbids contracts that are based on an individual's death or could be closely linked to it. The bill defines "excluded commodity" as a type of good or service that is not typically traded on exchanges, and the "Commission" refers to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the government agency responsible for regulating these markets. The core purpose is to stop the financial speculation on human suffering and conflict.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 03/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4035/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s4035/BILLS-119s4035is.pdf |
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