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Former US Congressperson in the 11th district of Virginia

Does Gerry Connolly Support Crypto?

Democrat · 3 January, 2023 - 3 January, 2025

4 votes · 2 statements

Latest · 2025-03-11Vote on H.J. Res 25Very Anti-Crypto
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Very Anti-Crypto
Based on 6 stances

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

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2025-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Voted against a bill on 2025-03-11
Bill
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
Very Anti-CryptoAdd commentary on this bill
2025-01-23T00:00:00.000Z
Gerry Connolly reposted the post below
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Oversight Committee Democrats
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From sketchy crypto offerings to Persian Gulf nations investing billions with Jared Kushner, Trump's growing conflicts of interest should concern everyone in Congress. Chairman Comer must stand by his presidential ethics bill and investigate. huffpost.com/entry/gerry-co…
2025-01-23T18:01:56.000Z
Very Anti-CryptoAdd commentary on this stance
2024-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
Voted against a bill on 2024-05-23
Bill
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
Details
To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal Reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes.
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Final Passage Out Of House
Somewhat Anti-CryptoAdd commentary on this bill
2024-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
Voted against a bill on 2024-05-22
Bill
FIT21
Details
This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, assigning primary jurisdiction over "digital commodities" to the CFTC and "restricted digital assets" to the SEC. It defines key terms like "digital asset," "digital commodity," and "permitted payment stablecoin," and creates a mechanism for digital assets to transition from securities to commodities upon achieving sufficient decentralization. The legislation also outlines registration requirements for various digital asset intermediaries and mandates studies on decentralized finance and non-fungible digital assets.
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Final Passage Out Of House
Very Anti-CryptoAdd commentary on this bill
2024-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
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Rep. Gerry Connolly
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We need a robust regulatory framework for digital assets that spurs investment and innovation while protecting the public from the volatility, abuse, and fraud we have seen in the crypto industry. (2/3)
2024-05-22T20:39:28.000Z
Somewhat Anti-CryptoAdd commentary on this stance
2024-05-08T00:00:00.000Z
Voted against a bill on 2024-05-08
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 House
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  • Previously Held and Stepped Down from being US Congressperson in the 11th district of Virginia
    3 January, 2025 - 21 May, 2025
  • Former US Congressperson in the 11th district of Virginia
    3 January, 2023 - 3 January, 2025
  • Former US Congressperson in the 11th district of Virginia
    3 January, 2021 - 3 January, 2023
  • Former US Congressperson in the 11th district of Virginia
    3 January, 2019 - 3 January, 2021
  • Former Member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from the Providence district
    28 March, 1995 - 15 December, 2003

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