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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 23, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio will be postponed. ____________________

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 23, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. Announcement by the Speaker Pro Tempore The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on passage of H.R. 5403 will be followed by 5-minute votes on…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 23, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from West Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Davidson The Acting CHAIR…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 23, 2024

Like the underlying bill, this amendment closes off opportunities for innovation and harming our influence around the world before we have even had a chance to fully study, test, and understand CBDCs. This bill and amendment represent the…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 23, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee will be postponed. {time} 1245 Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Mooney The Acting…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 23, 2024

In closing, I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment and the underlying bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 23, 2024

This bill is opposed by the following organizations: Americans for Financial Reform, Demand Progress, Public Citizen, and Take on Wall Street. Mr. Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 23, 2024

Republicans are focused on the bill's prohibition on CBDCs, but according to the nonpartisan CBO: ``The bill's prohibition on the Federal Reserve's use or issuance of a central bank digital currency could apply to bank reserves, which are…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 23, 2024

With this amendment, my Republican colleagues are really piling on to ensure the Fed is prohibited from even thinking about CBDCs. Yet again, this amendment is not adding anything substantive that isn't already in the bill. Instead, it is…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 23, 2024

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Williams), the chair of the Small Business Committee and a great leader for business in America, capitalism, and freedom.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 22, 2024

I include in the Record the following statements: The Statement of Administration Policy from the Biden administration opposing this bill; The statement from SEC Chair Gensler raising serious concerns about this bill; A letter from the…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 22, 2024

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR (Mrs. Bice). The gentlewoman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 22, 2024

Under H.R. 4763, crypto that is deemed to be a digital commodity would come under the CFTC's purview, which would include a new explicit authority for the CFTC to regulate crypto spot markets. However, this amendment would ensure that this…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 22, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 279, noes 136, not voting 15, as follows: [Roll No. 226] AYES--279…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 22, 2024

At the Rules Committee hearing, Republicans revealed their true intentions with this bill. My friend, Mr. Norman, stated, regarding the investors who were defrauded by FTX: I blame the investor. I mean, would I get on an airplane with two…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 22, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 22, 2024

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Chair, may I inquire how much time is remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Carolina has 7 minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from California 4 has minutes remaining. Mr…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· May 22, 2024

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Molinaro), who is a leader on the Agriculture Committee.

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