We just have a history of trying to do things on a bipartisan basis.

I will point out that while network TVs have some requirements and they take ads down when they find them highly deceptive, that is not going to happen online.

I rise again in support of my amendment and ask my colleagues to do the same, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

My colleague from the other side of the aisle just talked about electric vehicles and how clean they are. Well, let me ask you something. Why would you mine those critical minerals, Mr. Chair, in a foreign adversarial land under zero…

That would pose a problem during an emergency situation like a natural disaster.

I want to thank Senator Fischer and the Members of the Committee for the hearing.

I do believe that a federal approach would be helpful.

I believe strongly in the power of elections.

The Government has a clear, compelling interest in protecting the integrity of the electoral process.

I believe our great financial system is the definition of freedom in this country, and congressional policies must provide room for the traditional financial system to evolve alongside the disruptive digital asset ecosystem.

I am convinced you are not an impartial regulator. Instead, it is clear that you are working to consolidate your own power.

I will note it was this Committee, with your and Senator McConnell's support, that was able to pass the electoral reform bill, Electoral Count Reform Act, with near unanimous support.

The bottom line is that misdirection in elections can cause disruption.

I want to make sure you all agree that there is a risk posed by the use of AI to deceive voters and undermine our elections.

There is no countervailing First Amendment right to intentionally defraud voters in elections.

the First Amendment does not shield fraud.

Do you believe that we should work to ensure guardrails are in place that protect voters from this threat?