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HR1770

Is The Bill "Consumer Safety Technology Act" Crypto Friendly?

Description:

This bill, known as the Consumer Safety Technology Act, includes provisions to study blockchain technology and tokens. Specifically, it directs the Secretary of Commerce to study blockchain's potential uses for consumer protection, including fraud prevention, and to identify regulatory modifications that could encourage its adoption. It also mandates the Federal Trade Commission to report on unfair or deceptive practices related to tokens, defined as transferable digital representations on a blockchain, and recommend legislation to enhance consumer protection in this area. The bill acknowledges that tokens and blockchain drive innovation and consumer choice.

Date Introduced:

2025-03-03

Status:

Introduced and Sponsored

Stance on Crypto:

Somewhat Pro-Crypto

Links:

  • https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1770/BILLS-119hr1770rfs.pdf
  • https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1770
  • https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr1770

Primary Commentary:
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This bill generally exhibits a somewhat pro-crypto stance. Title II, the "Blockchain Innovation Act," requires a study by the Secretary of Commerce on how blockchain technology can be used for consumer protection and fraud prevention, including examining potential regulatory modifications to encourage its use. This demonstrates a proactive approach to understanding and leveraging the positive utility of blockchain. Title III, the "Digital Taxonomy Act," defines "token" and mandates an FTC report on unfair practices, but it is prefaced by explicit Congressional findings that "tokens and blockchain technology are driving innovation and providing consumers with increased choice and convenience" and that their use is "likely to increase." This positive framing, coupled with the exploration of blockchain's beneficial applications for consumer safety, suggests an intent to integrate and regulate the technology responsibly rather than restrict it. The focus on preventing fraud in the token marketplace is a standard consumer protection measure and does not detract from the overall positive intent to understand and potentially enable blockchain and token adoption.

Congress members who support this bill

Sponsors

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Darren Soto

Cosponsors

Democrats

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Kathy Castor
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Lori Trahan

Republicans

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Erin Houchin

Additional Commentary

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