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US Senator from Iowa

Does Chuck Grassley Support Crypto?

Republican

7 votes · 1 sponsorship · 9 statements

Latest · 2026-09-15Vote on CLARITY ActVery Pro-Crypto
  • @ChuckGrassley
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Crypto grade
Very Pro-Crypto
Based on 17 stances

Based on previous comments, Chuck Grassley has indicated they are very pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Chuck Grassley has made about crypto.

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2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Took stances on a bill between 2026-01-29T00:00:00.000Z and 2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Bill
CLARITY Act
Details
The "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025," or "CLARITY Act of 2025," establishes a regulatory framework for digital commodities, granting the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over spot market transactions and related entities like exchanges, brokers, and dealers. It aims to differentiate digital commodities from securities, introduce a "mature blockchain system" concept for regulatory exemptions, and protect individual self-custody rights.
Timeline
2026-09-15
Very Pro-Crypto
Voted for - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, CLARITY could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

2026-01-29
Very Pro-Crypto
Voted for - Vote advancing bill out of Senate Agriculture Committee (Final Passage Out Of Senate Committee)
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2026-04-09T00:00:00.000Z
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Chuck Grassley
@ChuckGrassley
Q&A w Iowa Bankers in Winterset 22ppl issues: ag economy stablecoin ACRE Act regulations farm bill FDIC etc #99countymeetings
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2026-04-09T01:30:22.000Z
Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary on this stance
2026-02-19T00:00:00.000Z
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Talked w the Mills Co Economic Development Foundation abt the Working Families Tax Cuts & the certainty it provides for biz Q&A 26ppl issues: workforce/visas farm bill ICE in Minneapolis Epstein crypto save act natl debt helping small towns etc #99countymeetings
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2026-02-19T12:33:47.000Z
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2025-08-28T00:00:00.000Z
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@ChuckGrassley
Q&A in Farragut hosted by First Heritage Bank 27ppl issues: ag loans Medicaid SNAP high cancer rates Pres Trump crypto environment natl debt DOGE etc #99countymeetings
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2025-08-28T18:52:46.000Z
Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary on this stance

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On August 28, 2025, Senator Chuck Grassley tweeted a list of topics discussed at one of his constituent town halls. Among the issues like agriculture loans and the national debt, he listed "crypto" and "DOGE." This tweet was rated as Neutral (50/100). The reason is that Senator Grassley is simply reporting the topics his constituents brought up. There is no positive or negative sentiment attached to the mention of crypto; it's a neutral observation. The fact that crypto, and even a specific token like DOGE, is a subject of discussion in a town hall in Farragut, Iowa, is a strong indicator of its mainstream relevance. It shows that crypto is an issue on the minds of everyday Americans, which is a positive sign for the ecosystem's growth. However, a simple acknowledgment of a topic does not constitute support or opposition. It's important to look at a politician's actions, not just their words. In Senator Grassley's case, his broader record is extremely supportive of crypto. He has consistently voted in favor of pro-crypto legislation, including his votes for the GENIUS Act, which provides a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins, and his vote to repeal the SEC's anti-crypto Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121). These actions demonstrate a deep understanding and a strong commitment to fostering innovation, far more than a neutral tweet about a town hall discussion.
2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Took stances on a bill between 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z and 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Bill
GENIUS Act
Details
The GENIUS Act of 2025 proposes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. It defines permitted issuers (insured depository institutions, their subsidiaries, and approved nonbank entities) and mandates 1:1 reserve backing with specific high-quality assets. The bill outlines federal and state regulatory oversight options, sets requirements for customer asset segregation, and grants stablecoin holders priority in insolvency proceedings. It also clarifies that regulated payment stablecoins are not considered securities or commodities under various acts. The bill designates issuers as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act, requiring compliance with AML, KYC, and sanctions regulations to prevent illicit finance and safeguard national security. It also reinforces U.S. leadership in digital finance by supporting innovation and ensuring the dollar remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global financial landscape.
Timeline
2025-06-17
Very Pro-Crypto
Voted for - Final Passage Out Of Senate
2025-06-12
Very Pro-Crypto
Voted for - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

2025-05-20
Very Pro-Crypto
Voted for - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

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2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
Cosponsored a bill on 2025-04-03
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Combatting Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act of 2025
Details
This bill strengthens the United States Secret Service's authority to investigate crimes involving digital asset transactions, unlicensed money transmitting businesses, structured transactions, and fraud against financial institutions. It expands the Secret Service's jurisdiction to include money laundering and broadens the definition of financial institutions for enforcement purposes. Additionally, the bill extends FinCEN's data retention period from 5 to 10 years and mandates a GAO study on deterring money laundering in cybercrimes.
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2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
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Chuck Grassley
@ChuckGrassley
Sen Cortez Masto & I introd bipart legis 2 enhance Secret Service's investigative authority ovr criminal digital assets As money laundering schemes cont to evolve we must ensure Secret Service is able 2 effectively anticipate+ identify+prevent them
2025-04-03T22:24:57.000Z
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2025-03-31T00:00:00.000Z
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Had mtg w Brian Quintenz nominee for Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Talked abt the CFTC Whistleblower Protection Program spot crypto markets + the future of CFTC
2025-03-31T20:35:26.000Z
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2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Voted for a bill on 2025-03-04
Bill
S.J. Res 3
Details
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".
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Final Passage Out Of Senate
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2024-07-12T00:00:00.000Z
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Senator Lummis’ interns stopped by this wk to discuss working in state & federal gov +buffalo ideological divide in congress + senate schedule+ bipartisanship +cryptocurrency etc
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2024-07-12T15:22:59.000Z
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2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
Voted for a bill on 2024-05-16
Bill
SAB 121 House Joint Resolution
Details
For congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121". This staff accounting bulletin expresses the views of the staff regarding the accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets an entity holds for platform users.
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Final Passage Out Of Senate
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2022-02-22T00:00:00.000Z
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Chuck Grassley
@ChuckGrassley
Sac City town mtg 36ppl issues: border crisis energy independence WOTUS crypto student loan debt forgiveness Ukraine biofuels Pres Biden we need more common sense in Washington rising crime Stock Act etc #99countymeetings
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2022-02-22T01:28:54.000Z
Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary on this stance
2022-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
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Chuck Grassley
@ChuckGrassley
Grundy Center HS 252ppl issues: advice on being a good leader education gas prices crypto BLM Russia/Ukraine drug cartels Uyghur/China etc #99countymeetings
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2022-02-21T17:14:56.000Z
Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary on this stance
2022-01-26T00:00:00.000Z
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Q&A w employees of First State Bank in Webster City 40ppl issues: bipartisanship Justice Breyer wind energy high price of beef at supermarket child care cyber attacks crypto help getting Purple Heart/veterans etc #99countymeetings
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2022-01-26T19:49:33.000Z
Neutral on CryptoAdd commentary on this stance

All positions

  • US Senator from Iowa
    3 January, 2025 - 3 January, 2027
  • Former US Senator from Iowa
    3 January, 2023 - 3 January, 2025
  • President pro tempore emeritus of the United States Senate
    20 January, 2021
  • Former US Senator from Iowa
    3 January, 2021 - 3 January, 2023
  • Former President pro tempore of the United States Senate
    3 January, 2019 - 20 January, 2021
  • Former US Senator from Iowa
    3 January, 2019 - 3 January, 2021
  • Former Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from Butler County
    12 January, 1959 - 3 January, 1975

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