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On the recordJuly 26, 2021
Congress must also be mindful of how proposed models will affect the global influence of the U.S. dollar, advance efforts to fight financial crime, impact communities of color, enhance financial inclusion, and balance privacy with the transparency needed to defend the financial system from abuse.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Stresses the need for Congress to consider various impacts of CBDC models.

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