Title VII is the portion of the DoddFrank Act that establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating overthecounter derivatives. Title VII provides a framework for the regulation of swap markets, which were largely responsible for the 2008 financial crisis.The swap definition in the Dodd-Frank Act excludes forward contracts in nonfinancial commodities. Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Financial Protection Act: A Brief Legislative History with Links, Reports and Summaries Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. Text for H.R.4173 - 111th Congress (2009-2010): Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Addition of the Appraisal Review Requirement.