H. R. 8096 seeks to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit the trading of water and water rights for future delivery. The bill explicitly aims to prevent the commercialization of water resources and derivatives based on water indices or measures. This legislation,...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rule that stops people from buying and selling water like toys or games to use later. This bill wants to make sure water stays important and isn't traded for fun or profit in the future.