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US SB4115
Bill
Status
3/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Murphy
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AI Summary
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Prohibits event contracts and wagers on elections, political events, government activities, and official actions at both federal and state levels
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Bans betting on national security matters, foreign policy decisions, judicial proceedings, and regulatory agency actions
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Applies restrictions to registered entities under the Commodity Exchange Act, effectively targeting prediction markets and derivatives exchanges
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Grants enforcement authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate and penalize violations
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Aims to prevent financial speculation from influencing or appearing to influence sensitive governmental operations and democratic processes
Legislative Description
BETS OFF Act Banning Event Trading on Sensitive Operations and Federal Functions Act
Finance and financial sector
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
3/17/2026