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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- these coins from the well-staffed, well-funded Securities and Exchange Commission to the much smaller CFTC
- Exchange Commission to the<00:46:05.920><c> much</c><00:46:06.079><c> smaller</c><00:46:06.480><c> CFTC
- c><00:46:07.839><c> It</c><00:46:08.000><c> would</c><00:46:08.160><c> exempt</c> the much smaller CFTC
- It would exempt the much smaller CFTC.
Keywords:
defense appropriations, military funding, national security, Department of Defense, fiscal year 2026, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, DoD appropriations, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC, Federal Reserve, central bank digital currency, CBDC
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- status of digital assets and establishing well-defined regulatory responsibilities between the SEC and CFTC
- It defines the roles of the SEC and CFTC, establishes clear rules of the road for responsible innovation
- It defines the roles of the SEC<03:17:58.239><c> and</c><03:17:58.640><c> CFTC,</c><03:17:59.520><c>
- establishes</c><03:18:00.239><c> clear</c><03:18:00.479><c> rules</c><03:18:00.800><c> of</c> SEC and CFTC
- , establishes clear rules of SEC and CFTC, establishes clear rules of the<03:18:01.040><c> road</c><03
Keywords:
communications security, reliability, interoperability, FCC, public interest, council, rules resolution, House Rules Committee, structured rule, appropriations, Department of Defense, DoD appropriations, fiscal year 2026, defense spending, digital commodities, cryptocurrency regulation, digital assets, SEC, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, CFTC
OK
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Keywords:
income tax, tax rates, revenue certification, Oklahoma Tax Commission, state budget, education, tax credit, school choice, private school, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, insurance, taxation, premium, home office credit, healthcare, teacher tax credit, income tax credit
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
fertility, health benefits, family planning, assisted reproductive technology, employees, fertility treatment, ART, in vitro fertilization, IVF, infertility, family building, reproductive health, oocyte preservation, sperm preservation, embryo preservation, artificial insemination, gamete donation, embryo genetic testing, federal employee health benefits, FEHB
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
House of Representatives, Ethics, Homeland Security, committee elections, government, House resolution, committee assignments, standing committees, House Ethics Committee, Committee on Ethics, Homeland Security Committee, Committee on Homeland Security, congressional organization, Member appointments, committee membership, legislative procedure, oversight, ethics oversight, national security, ethics
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislation we are focusing on today further increases and expands the state EITC and the CFTC and
- Further, the increase and expansion of eligibility for the EITC and the CFTC to immigrant mixed-status
- Further, the increase and expansion of eligibility for the ATC and the CFTC to immigrant mixed status
- We also increased the CFTC to become the most generous in the country, which we can all be very proud
- We also increased the CFTC to become the most generous in the country, which we can all be very proud
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing focused largely on tax-credit proposals tied to children, families, caregivers, child care, health care workforce development, and public health. A major portion of the hearing concerned bills to expand the state earned income tax credit and child and family tax credit, including H. 3073/S. 1957 and S. 1975. Testimony from advocacy groups, legal services, tax assistance organizations, and health providers supported increasing the EITC match from 40% to 50% of the federal credit, expanding eligibility to immigrant and mixed-status ITIN filers, larger families, younger and older workers, and SSI recipients, and raising the child and family tax credit to $600 per child with inflation adjustments and possible advance payments. Witnesses said these changes would reduce poverty, improve health and educational outcomes, and help families meet basic expenses; committee members asked questions about ITIN filers and expressed support for the policy goals.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on S. 1938/H. 3159, An Act Supporting Family Caregivers. Speakers described the scale of unpaid caregiving in Massachusetts and supported a package that would create a refundable tax credit, respite vouchers, workplace and housing protections, unemployment insurance access for those who leave work to care for relatives, a permanent advisory council, and a provision allowing spouses to be paid caregivers under MassHealth. Several witnesses shared personal caregiving experiences, and committee members responded favorably, noting the emotional and financial strain on caregivers and the importance of supporting them as Medicaid and long-term care systems face pressure.
Additional bills discussed included H. 3174 on a child and dependent care tax credit, which was presented as a way to offset the high cost of child care; H. 3197/S. 2019 to improve the financial security of family child care providers through a tax credit; H. 3218/S. 1960 to create tax credits for health care preceptors to address workforce shortages; S. 2064 to establish a living organ donor tax credit; S. 2034 to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks through a tiered tax; H. 3015 to create a tax-return checkoff for the YMCA Youth and Government Program; and several public testimony ideas including vaccination, literacy, and grade-improvement tax credits. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing, which ended after all testimony was heard.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine bipartisan legislative frameworks for digital assets. Feb 26th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Digital Assets
Transcript Highlights:
- Effective market regulation should include spot market authority for the CFTC to register and oversee
- market transactions, effective disclosure rules, and clear jurisdictional cooperation between the CFTC
- And we also commend the new leadership at the SEC and CFTC for quickly moving forward. forward to engage
- You know, it was in 2014 that the CFTC, under my leadership, declared Bitcoin a commodity.
- For four years the crypto industry has called on the SEC and CFTC to develop rules and guidance and to
Keywords:
Digital Assets, Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Legislation, Bipartisan, Consumer Protection, Regulatory Framework, Financial Innovation, Testimony
Summary:
The inaugural meeting of the Digital Assets Subcommittee brought a wave of excitement and anticipation regarding the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins. Chair Lummis expressed gratitude towards Senator Scott for establishing the subcommittee, indicating a commitment to promote responsible innovation while safeguarding consumers. Members discussed the necessity for a bipartisan legislative framework to regulate digital asset markets effectively while outlining the potential benefits such legislation could have on enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining payments. The meeting featured expert testimonies from key figures in the digital asset industry, highlighting the importance of creating clear regulatory guidance for digital assets to foster innovation without compromising consumer protections.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (10/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- One thing I do want to say that, just like in the CFTC, GMAX, DeFi taxonomy, as in the Financial Stability
- One thing I do want to say that, just like in the CFTC, GMAX, DeFi taxonomy, as in the Financial Stability
- One thing I do want to say that, just like in the CFTC, GMAX, DeFi taxonomy, as in the Financial Stability
- One thing I do want to say that, just like in the CFTC, GMAX, DeFi taxonomy, as in the Financial Stability
- and their respective the SEC and CFTC and their respective roles.<00:36:51.440><c> There's</c><00:36
Summary:
The Stable Token Study Commission held its first regular meeting, welcomed all remaining appointed members, and completed brief introductions from legislators and agency designees. The chair outlined the commission’s plan to use the first part of the enabling legislation as a “level-setting” discussion, focusing this meeting on the basics of blockchain, the current landscape for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, and leaving blockchain-based trust for a later meeting. No votes were taken.
The main presentation came from Deanna Bario Zales of the Global Blockchain Business Council, who described stablecoins as increasingly converging toward fiat-backed or asset-backed models, with algorithmic designs viewed more cautiously. She said stablecoins are being used for payments, remittances, DeFi activity, cross-border transfers, retail use in high-inflation markets, and treasury functions, while noting risks such as peg instability, reserve transparency, counterparty and network risk, and possible capital flight from weaker banking systems. She cited growth in supply, wallet activity, and transfer volume, and said U.S.-pegged stablecoins dominate the market, with USDT and USDC leading.
Zales also discussed tokenized real-world assets, describing them as digital representations of physical assets that can enable fractional ownership, liquidity, and faster settlement. She said the market is growing quickly, with institutional participation from firms such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton, and projected continued expansion. She closed with an overview of regulatory developments, emphasizing the new U.S. stablecoin framework under the Genius Act, the proposed Clarity Act, OCC guidance, and similar regimes in the EU, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan, and elsewhere, all of which she said are shaping compliance requirements and market development.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Jun 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I would just note that a New York Times expose pointed out that any lawyer at the CFTC who dared to question
- certain types of companies that had business before the CFTC has been shunted aside.
Summary:
The committee took up AB 2285, a bill related to cryptocurrency staking and broader crypto regulatory issues. The author said the amendments would give California clearer guidelines for staking-as-a-service, maintain consumer disclosures, and remove a fee cap to make the business model workable. Supporters, including representatives of the Crypto Council for Innovation and the Satoshi Action Fund, said the bill would provide needed clarity and help Californians participate in blockchain-related opportunities.
Opposition came from the Consumer Federation of California and credit union representatives, who argued the bill would weaken consumer protections, create an uneven playing field for state-chartered institutions, and move California into the middle of unresolved federal debates over the Clarity Act. They also raised concerns about fraud, money laundering, and the effect of the bill on DFPI’s authority and pending litigation involving Coinbase. The author responded that staking is distinct from buying crypto, that blockchain can improve traceability, and that the bill was still a work in progress with room for further amendments.
Members discussed preemption, the pending federal framework, and whether the bill should wait until federal law is settled. The chair emphasized California’s role in setting policy and said other states were allowing consumers to benefit from staking. The committee ultimately adopted a due pass as amended motion and sent AB 2285 out on a 7-2 vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Jun 8th, 2026
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I would just note that a New York Times expose pointed out that any lawyer at the CFTC who dared to question
- certain types of companies that had business before the CFTC has been shunted aside.
Committee:
House Banking and Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/14/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Are they registered with the CFTC?
- We are they registered with the CFTC?
- </c> Um and that is regulated uh by the CFTC Um and that is regulated uh by the CFTC or<00:10:53.520>
- We are CFTC-preempted futures markets."
- We<00:40:51.040><c> are</c><00:40:51.520><c> CFTC-preempted</c> We are CFTC-preempted We are CFTC-preempted
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> between the SEC and the and the CF CFTC between the SEC and the and the CF CFTC and<00:59:40.559
- Biden administration CFTC Former Biden administration CFTC chairman<01:10:59.280><c> Russ</c><01:10:
- </c> resources because we're asking the CFTC resources because we're asking the CFTC to<01:18:12.719>
- Commodities versus securities, CFTC versus the SEC.
- The CFTC does this very well.
Keywords:
defense appropriations, military funding, national security, Department of Defense, fiscal year 2026, House of Representatives, election, Speaker, Clerk, Congress, budget authority, rescission, fiscal policy, government funding, impoundment, Federal Reserve, digital currency, monetary policy, financial services, privacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/27/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, they are claiming Cal Sci and PolyMarket are claiming that the CFTC is the only regulator in
- /c><01:32:10.000><c> that</c><01:32:10.320><c> the</c> are claiming that the are claiming that the CFTC
- is the only regulator in state to CFTC is the only regulator in state to have<01:32:13.800><c> the</
- I mean, they are claiming Cal Sci and PolyMarket are claiming that the CFTC is the only regulator in
- and also by um our state laws on by CFTC and also by um our state laws on all<01:36:25.600><c> these
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Howard Lutnick, of New York, to be Secretary of Commerce. Jan 29th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a little more on the CFTC side than I am on the SEC side, but in general, I believe that markets
- You came in, the CFTC fined them, and then you came into the picture.
- I'm a big crypto person in general, as I said, CFTC oversight.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And recent court rulings have upheld these markets are regulated by the Federal CFTC.
- 16.159><c> the</c> Commodity Futures Trade Commission, the Commodity Futures Trade Commission, the CFTC
- CFTC. CFTC.
- /c> these markets are regulated by the these markets are regulated by the Federal<01:57:23.920><c> CFTC
- So after learning that the Federal CFTC.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And these are regulated by the CFTC, who I believe has said at this point that they believe they're illegal
- They are regulated by the CFTC and looked at, I think, as future markets, like those kinds of things.
Committee:
House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Summary:
The committee met as the House Commerce Committee of Reference to hear sunset reviews and a performance audit covering the Department of Gaming, the Racing Commission, the Boxing and MMA Commission, the Barbering and Cosmetology Board, and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority. The Auditor General reported that the Department of Gaming and the two commissions generally met some statutory duties, but identified major issues: the department had not consistently reviewed independent audit reports for event wagering and fantasy sports operators, had disclosure and conflict-of-interest compliance gaps, lacked comprehensive complaint-handling processes, and was late distributing some compact trust fund payments to tribes. The Racing Commission needed better public records procedures, and the Boxing and MMA Commission had licensing and fee-setting issues. The department and commissions said they agreed with the findings and were implementing recommendations, with the department noting it had already begun look-back reviews, updated guidance, and additional staffing. Members also discussed consumer protection, illegal gambling, prediction markets, and whether out-of-state enforcement actions should affect Arizona licenses; the department said it would evaluate such matters case by case and generally wait for final adjudication or final regulatory action before acting. The committee then voted to recommend continuation of the Department of Gaming for two years until July 1, 2028, the Racing Commission for six years until July 1, 2032, and the Boxing and MMA Commission for six years until July 1, 2032. The Department of Gaming motion passed 7-4, the Racing Commission motion passed 10-1, and the Boxing and MMA Commission motion passed unanimously.
The committee next heard the Barbering and Cosmetology Board audit. The Auditor General said the board timely processed many applications and complaints and had adopted curriculum rules, but it failed to enforce disciplinary guidelines consistently, sometimes issuing different sanctions for similar violations without documenting why it deviated from policy. The audit also found problems with reciprocity education requirements, application review quality control, inspections, open meeting and public records compliance, conflict-of-interest processes, fee-setting, and statutory clarity on scope of practice and training requirements. The board said it agreed with the findings, had already updated disciplinary parameters and documentation policies, and was working on the remaining recommendations and possible legislation. The committee then voted to continue the board for six years until July 1, 2032, and the motion passed unanimously.
At the end of the meeting, the committee began hearing the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority performance audit, but the transcript provided cuts off before that presentation was completed or any action was taken.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And these are regulated by the CFTC, who I believe has said at this point that they believe they're illegal
- They are regulated by the CFTC and looked at, I think, as future markets, like those kinds of things.
Committees:
House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- the cryptos that are not stablecoins, and it looks like it's going to be pushed towards either the CFTC
- 01:15:50.480><c> towards</c><01:15:51.199><c> either</c><01:15:51.520><c> the</c><01:15:51.679><c> CFTC
- </c> pushed towards either the CFTC pushed towards either the CFTC uh<01:15:53.440><c> or</c><01:15:53.760
- Act, you know, that seems to be pushing those other non-stablecoin cryptos towards the SEC and the CFTC
Summary:
The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held an informational briefing on digital assets, blockchain, and related regulatory developments. Chair Jarrett Keohoko said the committee was focusing on national and state policy issues around digital assets, while leaving the separate issue of Bitcoin kiosks and fraud to the House Consumer Protection Committee, which had already noticed a similar briefing. No public testimony was taken; the session was for informational updates and member questions.
Representatives from the Aptos Foundation, including JC Yun and Michael Cheng, gave a detailed presentation on blockchain basics and Aptos’s technology. They described blockchain as a tamper-resistant digital ledger, explained proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems, and argued that proof-of-stake networks are faster, cheaper, and more environmentally friendly. They also emphasized smart contracts and potential uses beyond speculation, such as car titles, college transcripts, collectibles, digital IDs, real estate, and other tokenized assets.
The presenters highlighted Aptos’s Hawaii connections and said the technology could help local residents and businesses participate in the digital economy. They cited adoption statistics, including billions of transactions on Aptos, tokenized money market funds from major financial firms, micro-lending applications, decentralized cloud infrastructure, and the rapid growth of stablecoins. They acknowledged concerns about scams and consumer protection, but argued that the answer is stronger regulation and education rather than avoiding the technology altogether.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Jul 7th, 2025
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- A huge thing that's up right now is the CFTCs, where they're using place and sports bets as commodities
- Arizona's responding to it, Maryland, New York, all these states are, especially when it comes to the CFTC
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/13/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference
Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- As Madam Chair mentioned, they argued that they're regulated by the federal commission, the CFTC, but
- Madam Chair mentioned, you know, they argued that they're regulated by the Federal Commission, the CFTC