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US Congressperson in the 13th district of Illinois
Democrat
6 votes · 6 statements
Based on previous comments, Nikki Budzinski has indicated they are very pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Nikki Budzinski has made about crypto.
Document a missing stanceQuoted from standwithcrypto.org
Nikki Budzinski completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and advocates for comprehensive legislative frameworks to provide clarity for digital assets, including defining securities and commodities, and updating market structure laws. She supports consumer protection, the right to self-custody, and accessible stablecoins, having voted for bills like FIT21 and CLARITY and worked on bipartisan pro-consumer amendments. Additionally, she supports ending de-banking for lawful crypto businesses and exploring blockchain for government efficiency, while also investigating crypto applications for the agricultural sector.
budzinski.house.gov/posts/congress…Quoted from subscriber.politicopro.com
Rep. Nikki Budzinski, along with several members of Congress and candidates, urged the Democratic National Committee and prospective presidential candidates to endorse pro-crypto policies. They emphasized the importance of adopting a forward-looking approach to digital assets and blockchain technology, highlighting its potential for American innovation, economic growth, and financial inclusion. Their requests include:
- Including pro-digital asset language in the party platform.
- Selecting a Vice-Presidential candidate knowledgeable in digital asset policy.
- Choosing a pro-innovation SEC Chair.
- Engaging with industry experts for informed policy-making.
Quoted from standwithcrypto.org
Representative Nikki Budzinski completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and demonstrated support for crypto and digital assets. She emphasized the importance of crypto in driving technological innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Representative Nikki Budzinski supports comprehensive regulatory frameworks that offer clarity and promote responsible innovation.
Quoted from congress.gov
Representative Budzinski proposed amendments during the markup of H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act in the House Agriculture Committee. Committee Amendment 13, which focused on consumer protection, received support from Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson and was subsequently adopted. Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson expressed appreciation during the markup, stating, "I want to thank Rep. Budzinski for this amendment, which seeks to clarify critical customer protections relating to both the rights of customers to control their digital assets and the need for sufficient capital for digital commodity brokers..." Committee Amendment 13, authored by Budzinski and revised, was agreed to by voice vote.
