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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations (2-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- that are not inacted our regulations that are not inacted our emergency<00:03:00.560><c> regulations
- so these are emergency regulations so these are ordinary<00:03:02.560><c> regulations</c><00:03:03.560
- It's one in a thousand regulations that this applies to, so we do not need any more regulations in front
- </c><00:10:54.920><c> that</c> 65 which um finds all regulations that 65 which um finds all regulations
- </c><00:10:59.480><c> are</c> null and void uh all regulations are null and void uh all regulations are
Keywords:
00:00 Call to Order
00:07 Roll Call
02:14 SB 23 Discussion
13:11 SB 23 Vote
13:51 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Licensing and Occupations committee met for its first meeting under Chair Rocky Adams, who opened by announcing a more flexible approach to committee procedure, including no egg timer, less emphasis on interim vetting, and a collaborative process with the House chair on amendments. The committee then took up its only agenda item, Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Senator Steve West, which would allow the Administrative Regulations Committee to conduct preliminary review of non-enacted regulations and require cabinet representatives to appear, provide information, and have authority to respond to deficiencies. West said the bill is intended to increase transparency earlier in the regulatory process and address past problems with cabinet participation.
Members generally supported the bill and emphasized the importance of transparency and oversight in the regulatory process. Several questions focused on a possible notice requirement for committee review; West said the administration had requested five days’ notice, and he was open to that idea so long as no loopholes were created, including whether the same notice should apply to deferral requests. He also explained that the bill does not create strong enforcement teeth beyond existing committee powers to find a regulation deficient or request deferral, and that any stronger response would still come through separate legislation.
Before the vote, members explained their support while noting concerns about notice and fairness. Senator Berg warned against surprise agenda changes and wanted a level playing field, while Senator Douglas said the bill would help constituents better understand regulations. The committee then voted to pass Senate Bill 23 with favorable expression and sent it to the Senate floor. The meeting adjourned afterward.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Joint Legislative Audit and Assembly Business and Professions Committee Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- DCC regulations prohibit labeling that is attractive to children, but the regulations do not prohibit
- Current regulations broadly pertain to edibles, and those regulations limit products in general to 100
- Current regulations broadly pertain to edibles, and those regulations limit products in general to 100
- They increased after 2018, when the regulated market launched.
- You've had the ability for regulators to take action.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard an audit on the Department of Cannabis Control’s oversight of cannabis packaging and labeling, focused on products that may be attractive to children. The auditor said the department’s rules are often vague or subjective, leading to inconsistent enforcement, and that the state relies heavily on complaints rather than pre-market review. The audit found disagreements with DCC’s conclusions in 13 of 80 packaging reviews, and noted weaknesses in tracking repeat violators and escalating penalties. The auditor recommended clearer statutory standards, better internal review tools, stronger repeat-offender policies, and consideration of options such as plain packaging or pre-approval systems.
Committee members and the audit requester emphasized rising cannabis poison-control calls involving children under five and cited examples of legal products with cartoon imagery, bright colors, candy-like names, and beverage packaging that resembled ordinary drinks. DCC representatives said they had already begun reforms, including a centralized review team, improved databases, enhanced technology tools, and new procedures to track compliance history and apply progressive discipline. They also stressed that illicit cannabis and intoxicating hemp remain major sources of youth exposure and argued that some issues require both regulatory refinement and more legislative clarity.
Public health witnesses argued that California has not done enough to protect children and urged plain packaging, limits on flavors and child-appealing design, and a pre-market review process. Industry representatives agreed that cannabis should not be marketed to children but said the current rules are too subjective and inconsistent, and asked for objective, bright-line standards rather than broader bans. Several members said the examples shown were plainly child-appealing and called for stronger statutory guardrails, while also acknowledging the need to keep pressure on the illicit market. No formal vote or action was taken during the hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government May 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- to be waived or otherwise reduced as part of this proposal have to cover everything: police, fire, water
- So that's because some cities may have overlapping community service districts, fire districts, water
- It just means you're underfunding sewer, water, and other critical infrastructure projects.
- It just means you're underfunding sewer, water, and other critical infrastructure projects.
- At least finally we'll be able to look through and drink clean water without a filter.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government May 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- to be waived or otherwise reduced as part of this proposal have to cover everything: police, fire, water
- So that's because some cities may have overlapping community service districts, fire districts, water
- It just means you're underfunding sewer, water, and other critical infrastructure projects.
- It just means you're underfunding sewer, water, and other critical infrastructure projects.
- At least finally we'll be able to look through and drink clean water without a filter.
Summary:
The subcommittee heard several May Revision proposals related to the state’s housing and homelessness reorganization. On the first item, administration and Finance staff described technical adjustments to move administrative positions and resources between the California Housing and Homelessness Agency, HCD, and Cal ICH, plus authority for a chief deputy director at the new Housing Development Finance Committee. The LAO recommended approval but asked for clarification on funding for the chief deputy position. Several senators questioned whether the staffing shifts would reduce Cal ICH’s capacity and whether adding communications support and a new executive position was appropriate absent new housing funding; the item was held open.
The second item proposed a new $100 million CalHFA Disaster Rebuilding Fund, with $56 million General Fund and $44 million in existing National Mortgage Settlement funds, to help disaster-impacted homeowners access construction financing through tools such as a loan loss guarantee and interest rate buy-downs. CalHFA said the fund would help close the gap between insurance proceeds and rebuilding costs and would work through approved lenders. The LAO raised concerns about the lack of alternatives analysis, the broad delegation in the trailer bill, and the General Fund cost. Senators pressed for more detail on the estimated number of homeowners served, lender and homeowner eligibility, equity safeguards, and the role of the Legislature in program design; the item was held open.
The third item was trailer bill language for HAP Round 7, including accountability metrics, pro-housing designation requirements for certain large cities and counties, local match requirements, and a mechanism to recapture unspent funds. HCD said the proposal would streamline reporting by using one consistent set of system performance measures and would phase in the new requirements. The LAO questioned the timing, the burden of pro-housing designation, the size and source of the local match, and whether the proposal conflicted with the Legislature’s prior goal of getting funds out quickly. Several senators criticized the added requirements and the lack of new funding, while others said the proposal could improve accountability and reduce administrative burden by reusing existing plans. The item was also held open.
The fourth item began a proposal to reduce local development impact fees on state-funded affordable housing projects, framed as a condition on competitive multifamily funding rather than a statewide mandate. The presentation started but the transcript cuts off before questions or action on that item.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 035 Feb 18th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, colleagues, if you would like to come in early tomorrow and have some breakfast and talk about water
- uh</c><01:22:31.600><c> Senator</c><01:22:32.000><c> Simpson</c><01:22:32.400><c> or</c> talk about water
- , uh Senator Simpson or talk about water, uh Senator Simpson or the<01:22:32.639><c> minority</c><01:
- 01:22:39.760><c> hosting</c><01:22:40.159><c> along</c><01:22:40.400><c> with</c><01:22:40.560><c> Water
- </c><01:22:40.800><c> Education</c> Senator Roberts and I are hosting, along with Water Education Colorado
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 210; 14 January, 2026: 3:30 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- It helps us look good on top of the water, and I would hate to hope that we don't forget those people
- ><00:51:28.640><c> the</c> those who um are paddling under the those who um are paddling under the water
- and they really do paddle it helps water and they really do paddle it helps us<00:51:32.240><c> look
- on</c><00:51:32.800><c> top</c><00:51:32.960><c> of</c><00:51:33.040><c> the</c><00:51:33.280><c> water
- on top of the water and I would<00:51:34.400><c> hate</c><00:51:34.640><c> hope</c><00:51:34.880><c>
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article III Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article III
Transcript Highlights:
- several legislators to come and see the building, started raining very heavily and right there the water
- conservation. desalinization, and research for water use both for agriculture and urban areas.
- All I can say is the work you're doing with water and nuclear, both of those are vital to the future
- of Texas, you know, without water... the Texas quote-unquote miracle comes to a grinding halt, and if
- To manage the water we can't utilize it. So yeah, thank you for what you're doing.
Committee:
House Appropriations - S/C on Article III
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jun 19th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- authorized with the Executive Subcommittee concerning a waiver request under Act 929 for Jonesboro Water
- authorized with the Executive Subcommittee concerning a waiver request under Act 929 for Jonesboro Water
- Concerning a waiver request under Act 929 for Jonesboro Water and Light.
Committee:
All ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Summary:
The Arkansas Legislative Council met and first adopted the previous meeting minutes, then honored Lori McDonald of the Department of Human Services for nearly 28 years of state service. Members read a resolution recognizing her legislative, constituent, and leadership work at DHS, and the council adopted it unanimously. McDonald thanked members for their support, and the Senate also presented her with a citation, a flag flown over the Capitol, and a commemorative coin.
The council then received the May 2026 revenue report, which showed gross adjusted collections of $7.76 billion year-to-date, up 4.4% from the prior year, and net available for distribution of $6.36 billion. The Bureau of Legislative Research noted collections were running above last year and that the updated forecast reflected a surplus. The Executive Subcommittee report was adopted after members were told it had approved captive insurance premiums and deductibles, a claims administration contract, emergency DHS rules, waiver requests, committee fund allocations, and the cancellation of the regular July ALC meeting in favor of only meeting for urgent matters.
Several subcommittee reports were then adopted, including Administrative Rules, Game and Fish and State Police, Hospital/Medicaid/Developmental Disabilities, Lottery Oversight, Occupational Licensing Review, Peer Review, Review, State Insurance Programs Oversight, and Personnel. During the Administrative Rules discussion, members questioned the Department of Education about delays and vendor performance under the ClassWallet contract; department officials said they were meeting regularly with the vendor, keeping expense review in-house, and would consider other options if needed. In Personnel, the Department of Commerce clarified that a reallocation request was part of a broader departmental realignment and shared services move, not the Arkansas Workforce Connection waiver. The council also reviewed and took action on several communications, including filing retirement system investment summaries as reviewed, approving rural community grant funding, giving favorable advice for state park acquisitions/expansion, approving special maintenance funding for state parks, and filing proposed Office of State Technology service rates as reviewed before adjourning.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jun 19th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- authorized with the executive subcommittee concerning a waiver request under Act 929 for Jonesboro Water
- authorized with the Executive Subcommittee concerning a waiver request under Act 929 for Jonesboro Water
- Concerning a waiver request under Act 929 for Jonesboro Water and Light.
Committee:
All ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1736, appropriation Navajo water supply. SB 1737, appropriation Navajo 9809.
- pedestrian path a t sb 1735 appropriation Navajo 890 improvements 8 to sb 1736 appropriation Navajo water
- violence shelters ATT Sv 17141 public schools release time courses education Sv 1749 40 to rule ground water
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And it's not just about the transportation and the water quality issues, the disaster preparedness, but
- They look at the general stuff like transportation, water quality, and disaster readiness.
- And while those things general stuff like transportation, water quality, and disaster readiness.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard three bills after temporarily postponing SB 1524. The committee first took up CS for SB 1264, a broad economic development bill covering law enforcement recruitment bonuses, venture capital tax credits, data center tax exemptions, military land transfers, Space Florida procurement exemptions, and changes to regional planning councils. An amendment was adopted to remove sections tied to emergency management shelter plans so the bill would align with another measure. The main debate centered on the proposal to repeal regional planning council statutes; supporters argued the councils are duplicative and bureaucratic, while opponents said they provide valuable regional coordination, technical assistance, and grant support, especially for rural communities. The bill was reported favorably 13-1, with Senator Sharif voting no.
The committee then considered CS for SB 1348, which streamlines motor vehicle services by expanding the role of tax collectors as DHSMV agents. Three amendments were adopted: one making the scalping of driver and motor vehicle appointment slots a misdemeanor, one increasing penalties for texting while driving and requiring a new distracted-driving course to remove points, and one allowing veterans with DV plates to use a sticker instead of a stencil or imprint. The bill received supportive testimony from tax collectors and law enforcement-related groups and was reported favorably without opposition.
Finally, the committee heard SB 936, which directs the Department of Commerce’s workforce research bureau to conduct a recurring statewide study every three years on the effects of automation, robotics, and AI on Florida’s workforce. The sponsor said the study would have minimal fiscal impact and would help guide policy recommendations. With no opposition or debate, the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after brief closing remarks thanking staff and members.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Feb 4th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- He also has water rights on the Herrera ditch. I think the Lomito acequia, if I remember correctly.
- direct legislative appropriations either to help clean up the ditch or to do some sort of laying of water
- Secchia Association, Rural Community Assistance Corporation, and there's one I'm forgetting: the Rural Water
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Jan 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- this is for the Secretary too, I didn't really think about it until just recently that your Soil and Water
- Also, the water districts, in my area, I inherited a water district that, I mean, the streets look like
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee. (2-9-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- . regulation. regulation.
- </c> Law on these regulations. Law on these regulations.
- </c> department of law regulation. department of law regulation.
- </c> regulation. Thank you. regulation. Thank you.
- </c> regulation. Thank you. regulation. Thank you.
Keywords:
0:00 – Meeting start/roll call
0:10 - Roll call/approval of minutes
1:43 - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Department for Medicaid Services
27:40 - Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
55:54 - Board of Veterinary Examiners
1:33:15 - Testimony in support of 804 KAR 13:010E, 020E, 030E and 040E.
1:49:04 - Education Professional Standards Board
1:49:58 - Attorney General, Office of Regulatory Relief
1:52:18 - Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA)
1:54:28 - Board of Nursing
1:56:44 - Board of Occupational Therapy
1:57:37 - Board of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
1:58:58 - Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
1:59:50 - Economic Development Finance Authority
2:01:34 - Department of Corrections
2:02:37 - Department of Juvenile Justice
2:04:02 - Department for Employment Services, Unemployment Insurance
2:04:57 - Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Department for Public Health, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and then took up Department for Medicaid Services regulations 907 KAR 23:010 and related rules. DMS explained that one regulation would establish a beneficiary advisory council and another would remove language barring coverage of GLP-1 drugs for obesity-related use. The department said coverage would still be limited by prior authorization and clinical criteria, with use tied to underlying chronic conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, and that the pharmacy and therapeutics committee would help set the detailed standards. Members discussed the potential health benefits, but several raised concerns about cost, timing, and whether the legislature and the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board should review the policy first. DMS said the drugs are already on the formulary, that current Medicaid users with diabetes are already covered, and that the fiscal impact was estimated using current utilization, rebates, and expected savings; the department also said it would only cover the drugs if subject to rebates. The committee then voted 5-1 to find 907 KAR 23:010 deficient.
The committee next considered several emergency regulations from the Public Protection Cabinet’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control implementing SB 100. The rules covered tobacco, nicotine, and vapor product licensing, including the application form, denial standards, and transitional licensing. ABC counsel said the department had received about 5,500 applications and issued nearly 5,000 licenses, with additional provisional licenses issued to avoid interruption in sales after the law’s effective date. He said some applications remained pending because inspections and photographs revealed possible unauthorized nicotine vapor products, and the department was seeking documentation before approval. A staff amendment was adopted without objection before the ABC presentation continued.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> A lot of time with the pony in winter is drudgery: mucking out stalls, chopping ice in frozen water
- The bill contemplates a scope expansion, and because psychologists are regulated by OPR, OPR wrote a
- </c><00:31:17.760><c> and</c><00:31:17.920><c> on</c> office of professional regulation and on office
- Waters of Evansville, Charlotte. No. Wells of Brunswick. No. White of Springfield. No.
- Waters Evans of Charlotte. Wells of Brownington. Wells of Brownington. White of Waitsfield.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
From AI to autonomous vehicles: New technologies are changing Minnesota; how Senators are responding Apr 10th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- "It's almost like a death by regulation.
- </c> regulating AI's use by health insurers. regulating AI's use by health insurers.
- </c> to regulate and less safe for consumers. to regulate and less safe for consumers.
- It's almost like a death by regulation.
- It's almost like a death by regulation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Joint Legislative Audit and Assembly Business and Professions Committee Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- DCC's regulations prohibit a picture of the actual product if it's an edible, DCC's regulations prohibit
- DCC regulations prohibit labeling that is attractive to children, but the regulations do not prohibit
- Current regulations broadly pertain to edibles, and those regulations limit products in general to 100
- You've had the ability for regulators to take action.
- You've had the ability for regulators to take action.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard an audit on the Department of Cannabis Control’s oversight of cannabis packaging and labeling, focused on whether products attractive to children are being kept out of the legal market. The auditor said the department’s rules are often vague or subjective, leading to inconsistent enforcement, and that the state relies heavily on licensees to self-police because there is no upfront review before products reach the market. The audit cited examples involving cartoon-like images, bright colors, flavor references, candy-like imagery, strain names, and beverage packaging, and recommended clearer statutory standards, possible pre-approval of packaging, better enforcement tools, and stronger tracking of repeat violators.
Assemblymembers and senators largely agreed that child safety is the priority, but differed on the best policy response. Some members argued for clearer legislative limits and even plain packaging, saying products like root beer, cherry pie, and cereal-like designs are plainly appealing to children. Department officials said they had already begun reforms, including a centralized label-review team, a rubric, improved databases, and more attention to repeat violations, while also emphasizing that the illicit and intoxicating hemp markets are major sources of youth exposure and that resource constraints limit inspections. They said they are open to working with the Legislature on more specific standards and additional funding.
Public witnesses split between public health and industry perspectives. A pediatrician and public health advocate urged stronger restrictions, including plain packaging, limits on flavors and potency, and a pre-market review system, arguing that vague rules have failed children. Industry representatives said they support youth protections but want bright-line, objective standards so compliant businesses can know what is allowed; they argued that most youth-targeted packaging is in the illicit market and that the legal market needs clearer rules rather than broader bans. No formal vote or committee action was taken during the hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Joint Legislative Audit and Assembly Business and Professions Committee Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- DCC's regulations prohibit a picture of the actual product if it's an edible DCC's regulations prohibit
- DCC regulations prohibit labeling that is attractive to children, but the regulations do not prohibit
- Current regulations broadly pertain to edibles, and those regulations limit products in general to 100
- Regulators, legislators, and the licensed industry share that commitment.
- You've had the ability for regulators to take action.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard an audit on the Department of Cannabis Control’s oversight of cannabis packaging and labeling, focused on whether products are attractive to children. The auditor said the department’s rules are often vague, enforcement is inconsistent, and licensees are left to interpret standards without prior review. In a review of 80 packaging cases, the audit team disagreed with the department’s conclusions in 13 instances, and the report highlighted examples involving cartoon imagery, colorful fonts, candy-like references, flavor names, and cannabis beverages that resembled ordinary drinks. The auditor recommended clearer statutory definitions, possible consideration of plain packaging or pre-approval models like Oregon’s, better internal guidance, and stronger tracking and escalation for repeat violators.
Committee members and Assembly Member Irwin emphasized the rise in poison control calls involving children under five since legalization and argued that legal-market packaging can contribute to accidental ingestion, especially when products resemble candy or drinks. Several members pressed the department on why items such as root beer, strawberry lemonade, and cherry pie strain names should be allowed if they may appeal to children. The Department of Cannabis Control responded that it has already centralized label review, added staff and technology tools, improved compliance-history tracking, and is using progressive discipline tools such as notices to comply, citations, embargoes, abatements, and license actions. The department also argued that the illicit cannabis and intoxicating hemp markets are major drivers of youth exposure and that enforcement resources must be balanced across those markets.
Public health witness Dr. Lynn Silver urged stronger restrictions, including plain packaging, bans on added flavors and child-appealing imagery, lower THC limits for edibles and beverages, and a dedicated pre-market review process. Industry representatives from the California Cannabis Industry Association and the California Cannabis Operators Association agreed that youth protections are essential, but argued that clearer, objective standards are needed so compliant businesses can know the rules and enforcement can be consistent. They said most licensed products are already compliant, that the most blatant youth-targeted packaging is concentrated in the illicit market, and that the Legislature should refine definitions and guidance rather than rely on subjective case-by-case judgments. No formal vote or bill action was taken during the hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Joint Legislative Audit and Assembly Business and Professions Committee Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- DCC's regulations prohibit a picture of the actual product if it's an edible, DCC's regulations prohibit
- DCC regulations prohibit labeling that is attractive to children, but the regulations do not prohibit
- Current regulations broadly pertain to edibles, and those regulations limit products in general to 100
- Enforcing existing regulations prohibiting products attractive to children, and strengthening those regulations
- You've had the ability for regulators to take action.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an original bill entitled, "GENIUS Act of 2025", and S.875, to curtail the political weaponization of Federal banking agencies by eliminating reputational risk as a component of the supervision of depository institutions. Mar 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Tether gets to decide what's in this regulation and what isn't.
- Bank regulators have this authority. stablecoin regulators would not, and I think that's a mistake.
- It's not a framework to regulate the secondary market.
- to right-size regulations for community banks.
- ' risk profiles when formulating regulations.
Bills:
SB875
Keywords:
banking regulation, federal agencies, reputational risk, financial services, supervision, FIRM Act, bank supervision, depository institutions, federal banking agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, NCUA, CFPB, credit unions, Operation Choke Point, financial discrimination, safety and soundness, supervisory guidance, examination manual
Summary:
This meeting focused on the markup of the Genius Act and the FIRM Act, two significant pieces of legislation addressing stablecoin regulation and the financial industry's regulatory framework. The Chairman noted the importance of providing clarity to the digital asset community and protecting American consumers, while also promoting innovation and competition within the financial sector. Members of both parties expressed varying viewpoints, with some highlighting concerns related to national security and the potential risks associated with stablecoins.