Frank Pallone actually said...

"Thank you, Chairman Burgess. While some members surely have heard of Bitcoin, few have likely heard of the recordkeeping software underpinning it called the blockchain."

"However, at the same time crypto-currencies raise important issues that should be explored, they are not legal tender."

"The release of personal information from wearables can have serious implications."

"Many wearables measure biometric data, giving consumers access to a wealth of personal information."