Does Emanuel Cleaver II Support Crypto?

Based on previous comments, Emanuel Cleaver II has indicated they are very anti-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Emanuel Cleaver II has made about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and cryptocurrency innovation.

Voted against a bill on Jul 17th, 2025
Bill Name
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.

Vote Type
Final Passage Out Of House
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Voted against a bill on Jul 17th, 2025
Bill Name
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.

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Final Passage Out Of House
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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
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As President Trump’s family reaps billions in corrupt crypto schemes, he is attempting to pressure lawmakers into passing crypto legislation that would unleash financial scammers and threaten the financial stability of families across the country. That’s why I’m voting NO!
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Quoted from cointelegraph.com on Jun 11th, 2025

“The US House Committee on Financial Services has advanced a crypto market structure bill called the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, which will soon head to the full House floor for a vote.

House Financial Services lawmakers voted 32 to 19 on Tuesday to put the CLARITY Act to a full floor vote…”

Emanuel Cleaver was one of the representatives who voted against advancing this pro-crypto legislation.

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Rep. Emanuel Cleaver
@repcleaver
Not only does President Trump pose a serious conflict of interest with his own crypto ventures, but he’s also trying to write the rules to benefit himself and his entire family. It’s corruption, plain and simple.
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Igor Bobic
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An international trucking logistics firm is buying as much as $20 million worth of President Donald Trump’s crypto coins to influence the administration’s trade policy huffpost.com/entry/trump-co…
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Voted against a bill on Mar 11th, 2025
Bill Name
H.J. Res 25

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 House
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