Does Jim Himes Support Crypto?

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

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Somewhat Anti-Crypto

Voted against a bill on May 23rd, 2024
Bill Name
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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Very Anti-Crypto

Voted against a bill on May 8th, 2024
Bill Name
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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Very Pro-Crypto

Quoted from docs.house.gov on Jul 26th, 2023

Representative Jim Himes voted in favor of advancing H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, out of the House Financial Services Committee. The recorded vote showed 35 ayes to 15 nays.

H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act is a comprehensive market structure bill that would protect consumers, ensure crypto companies have robust rules, and create clarity for job creators and blockchain builders.

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Somewhat Pro-Crypto

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Jim Himes
@JAHimes
@BennettTomlin @nikhileshde Believe it or not, the Congress responds to the demands of the people it represents. The industry has gotten savvier and more present here, but I promise you, if I polled my constituents, “regulate crypto” doesn’t make the Top 15. Maybe you guys should change that.
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