Does Laura Friedman Support Crypto?

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

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

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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.

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Final Passage Out Of House
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Voted against a bill on Jul 17th, 2025
Bill Name
GENIUS Act

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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. Laura Friedman
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Crypto is a new horizon, and there’s a lot of bad actors and scammers that are trying to take advantage to scam you. That’s why I just introduced an amendment to the GENIUS Act that would prevent foreign and unregulated stablecoin issuers from accessing U.S. markets, as well as improve our anti-money laundering measures.
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Rep. Laura Friedman
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Stablecoins are a hot topic, but like anything new and flashy, we need to make sure the American people are protected from potential risks. That’s why I’m introducing an amendment to the GENIUS Act that would require stablecoins to meet commonsense standards like other financial products. It’s a simple move to protect our families and there’s no reason anyone should reject it.
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Rep. Laura Friedman
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Scammers are using Crypto ATMs to target & exploit our seniors to the tune of $1.6 billion in crypto fraud. That’s why I just filed an amendment to the GENIUS Act to implement new anti-fraud policies and empower law enforcement to crack down on scammers.
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Voted for a bill on Mar 11th, 2025
Bill Name
H.J. Res 25

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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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Rep. Laura Friedman
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Instead of using our taxpayer dollars for Medicaid, Social Security, and Veterans care, Trump is spending those on... cryptocurrencies? His priorities aren’t with families struggling to make ends meet. It’s all a big scam.
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President Trump established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve via executive order, according to a social media post by White House crypto czar David Sacks cnn.it/3QOYiBk
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