Does Sam Liccardo Support Crypto?

Based on previous comments, Sam Liccardo has indicated they are somewhat pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Sam Liccardo has made about crypto.

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Very Pro-Crypto

Quoted from standwithcrypto.org on

Sam Liccardo completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire, affirming his belief that Congress must pass legislation to provide clear pathways for digital asset businesses and for Americans to self-custody their assets, while also opposing de-banking of lawful crypto firms. He supports a clear legislative framework to define digital assets, has co-sponsored the Stable Act, and plans to introduce a bill to offer fintech and crypto exchanges access to federal payment rails.

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Very Pro-Crypto

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Rep. Sam Liccardo
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I was an original cosponsor of bipartisan legislation of the House version of a bill that has now been enacted into law, the Genius Act. This Congress’ first efforts to enact guardrails for stablecoin, enabling the regulated deployment of “digital dollars” where issuers are required to keep a 1:1 reserve for each and every stablecoin (eg, with treasuries or deposits). If properly regulated, stablecoin can help millions of consumers reduce financial fees, expedite transactions, dampen inflation abroad, maintain dollar primacy globally, and ensure accurate records through an immutable blockchain. #crypto
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The U.S. House passed the first major piece of nationwide legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies, a move widely expected to bring the once-obscure payment technology further into the mainstream economy. wapo.st/46hRe9o
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Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for a bill on
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.
Vote Type
Final Passage Out Of House
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Very Anti-Crypto

Voted against a bill on
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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Very Anti-Crypto

Quoted from cointelegraph.com on

“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…”

Sam Liccardo was one of the representatives who voted against advancing this pro-crypto legislation.

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Somewhat Pro-Crypto

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Rep. Sam Liccardo
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When it comes to crypto, the industry deserves clear rules of the road, and Congress needs to act. We also need an agency willing to enforce those laws. We must protect consumers from the inevitable fraud, rug pulls, and pump-and-dump schemes and prosecute criminal activity (weapons, illicit drugs, and human trafficking) facilitated by the anonymity of crypto. Trump’s Justice Department has abdicated its responsibility to do so. buff.ly/8VL6p8I
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Neutral on Crypto

Sam Liccardo replied to a post from @BrendanPedersen
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Sam Liccardo
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@BrendanPedersen It becomes less complicated if a few GOP members support my bill to make it illegal for elected & other federal officials to issue digital assets/ commodities/ securities —let’s make corruption illegal again….
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Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for a bill on
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".
Vote Type
Final Passage Out Of House
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