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Proposed Stablecoin Legislation Faces Uncertainty in Congress
Efforts to merge stablecoin regulations with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) reauthorization bill are facing challenges in Congress. Here is an overview of the current situation:
Stablecoin Legislation Merger
A Democratic aide on Capitol Hill revealed that adding stablecoin legislation to the FAA bill is unlikely. Leaders in both the Senate and the House of Representatives are hesitant to include stablecoin regulations in the FAA reauthorization bill. This strategy of attaching less popular legislation to larger bills for bipartisan support seems to face obstacles in this case.
Political Push for Stablecoin Bill
Representatives Maxine Waters and Patrick McHenry have been advocating for stablecoin regulations. McHenry’s “Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act,” introduced in 2023, aims to regulate stablecoins akin to traditional financial institutions. This bill is part of the ongoing discussions surrounding stablecoin policies in Washington, D.C.
Another proposed legislation, the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act, presented by Senators Cyntia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand, suggests a framework where federal and state agencies have distinct roles in overseeing stablecoin issuers. The act emphasizes consumer protection, one-to-one reserves, and compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
Concerns and Advocacy
Senator Elizabeth Warren has been vocal about the anti-money laundering risks associated with stablecoins. She has garnered bipartisan support for the Digital Assets Anti-Money Laundering Act (DAAMLA) to address these concerns and ensure a regulatory framework for stablecoins.
Despite these efforts, the fate of stablecoin legislation in Congress remains uncertain. Reports indicating that crypto regulations will not be appended to the FAA bill could impact the likelihood of the stablecoin bill’s approval.
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