Law & Regulation Commodity Exchange Act & Regulations The laws authorizing CFTC’s activities and the regulations issued by CFTC to carry out those activities, as well as related rulemaking, enforcement, and adjudicatory references. How Rules Are Made Learn more about the Commission’s rulemaking process. Dodd-Frank Act Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Act, which modified the Commodity Exchange Act and established a comprehensive regulatory framework for swaps. Federal Register Documents The CFTC publishes in the Federal Register publishes proposed rules, final rules, meeting announcements, and other notices. Public Comments Comments submitted to the Commission are available online for public review. CFTC Staff Letters Written guidance from CFTC staff on the CEA and Commission regulations. Dispositions Administrative dispositions issued by the Commission. Opinions & Adjudicatory Orders Opinions and adjudicatory orders issued by the Commission. Enforcement The Division of Enforcement investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the CEA and CFTC regulations. Rulemaking Records Archives of documents and events associated with the formulation and establishment of new regulations. LabCFTC LabCFTC is the focal point for the CFTC’s efforts to promote responsible financial technology (FinTech) innovation and fair competition for the benefit of the American public. LabCFTC is designed to be the hub for the agency’s engagement with the FinTech innovation community.
