the technology behind cryptocurrencies, meaning, again, blockchain, is something that is going to create a wealth of new opportunities.

Throughout the history of our great Nation, entrepreneurs and creators have served as the heartbeat of the American economy.

The proper role of government is to empower innovation through clear rules with a light touch.

I thank Mr. Owens, my friend, for organizing this event and for his interest in something that I think every American shares. I have a young family. I have six kids. Many of them are just young couples. They are starting their careers…

Today, American innovators are advancing into the unknown frontiers of cryptocurrencies.

Before I get started, I just want to say what an honor it is to serve with my friends from Utah. They are remarkable men. As the holiday season approaches and families across our great Nation gather for these special moments, I am reminded…

I am proud to be here today with the Utah House delegation to say a few words ahead of the Thanksgiving season to those we are so fortunate to represent here in Washington. We all agree that it is a blessing, as a team, to represent the…

What an honor it is to be here with my friends, people that I have tremendous respect for, colleagues, people who love their country and want to serve their country. Several of them have said something that I think is worth emphasizing…

I have deep concerns that Congress is already in the process of doing so.

If we ban some of these privacy features in cryptocurrencies or if we regulate them to death, how might we be precluding or missing out on some of the beneficial innovations that require privacy protections?

Cryptocurrencies are already democratizing finance by lowering costs and expanding access to an industry that has historically been hard to reach.

It should do so with an eye to not destroying this industry rather than simply using a machete.

I introduced the Digital Asset Market Structure and Investor Protection Act earlier this year.

You know, as you have noted, a lot of the barriers to innovation for cryptocurrencies come from existing laws and uncertainty about how those laws might be enforced.

In some cases, it could threaten the lives of people. In other words, it can be more than just an inconvenience. For some, it could mean the difference between life and death.

I understand the frustration that people are feeling right now. And the place that that should be directed is making sure that that we elect people that have the same interests that you do and are interested in maybe changing those maps…

Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 358. Members Recorded Pursuant to House Resolution 8, 117th Congress Axne (Spanberger) Babin (Nehls) Bilirakis (Fleischmann) Boebert (Van Drew) Bowman (Tlaib) Cardenas (Gomez)…

I thank the ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee for his support of this legislation and also to my colleague from New Mexico, Representative Leger Fernandez, for her kind words of support and her support of the bill…