# Federal Register #CFTC-2026-2080

CFTC Final Rule Amending Whistleblower Award Determination Process

**Buyer:** Commodity Futures Trading Commission
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Identifier:** CFTC-2026-2080
**NAICS:** 924110

This opportunity relates to a final rule issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) amending its whistleblower award determination process.
- Government Buyer:
  - Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
  - Whistleblower Office, now part of the Office of the General Counsel
- No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement
- No products or services are requested
- Notable Requirements:
  - Amendments modeled after Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations
  - Focus on improving efficiency, transparency, and predictability of whistleblower claims
  - Technical corrections reflecting organizational changes within the CFTC
- The rule affects part 165 of Title 17 of the Code of Federal Regulations
- Designed to enhance the effectiveness of the CFTC's whistleblower program

### Description

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is amending its rules implementing section 23 of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) to improve the whistleblower claims process. The amendments, modeled on similar SEC regulations, aim to increase efficiency, transparency, and predictability, thereby enhancing the program's effectiveness in incentivizing whistleblowers. The rule includes technical corrections reflecting the Whistleblower Office's move to the Office of the General Counsel. The rule is effective October 16, 2026, and relates to part 165 of the CFR, Title 17.

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