Commodity Futures Trading Commission Research and Development Modernization Act of 2025

The bill would modernize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s authority to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs focused on emerging technologies and their impact on regulated markets. It would allow the Commission to enter into non-contract transactions and accept non-monetary contributions—such as access to facilities, data, or services—under specific conditions to support these programs, including requirements for competitive processes, conflict-of-interest safeguards, and public disclosure. The bill also mandates annual reporting to congressional agriculture committees and includes a sunset provision ending the non-monetary contribution authority on October 1, 2031. These changes aim to enhance the Commission’s ability to understand and adapt to technological innovations in commodity and financial markets while maintaining transparency and integrity.