This Act aims to prohibit trading or clearing agreements involving wildfire events, citing concerns regarding financial incentives and public safety implications. It emphasizes that such contracts could exploit nonpublic information and undermine emergency response decisions. Additionally, the Act asserts that federally regulated markets should not promote gambling on the destruction caused by wildfires. The bill mandates a review of federal authorities related to trading on wildfire events, including exploring criminal and civil provisions, addressing offshore prediction markets, and evaluating coordination among relevant agencies. A report on the review's findings and potential legislative recommendations is required to be submitted to Congress within 30 days of completion.
