Aluminum Pricing Examination Act or the APEX Act
This bill extends the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to include the markets for aluminum premiums. Specifically, the CFTC has jurisdiction over (1) the process and manner in which reference prices for such premiums are set or reported, and (2) whether the mechanism for setting such reference prices is fair and transparent.
Additionally, the CFTC must consult with the Department of Justice regarding relevant information, including allegations of anticompetitive conduct.