Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025

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Mr. FIGURES. Mr. Speaker, I have listened to many of my colleagues' views on the issues before us today. I respect them all, and I respect their views. I don't disagree with many of the points that my colleagues who are in opposition are making, especially as it relates to executive conflict of interest concerns.

Here is what I know. I know that the United States is lagging behind the rest of the world in regulating this industry. I know that the regulations in the CLARITY Act are better than none at all in this industry. I know that consumers will be better protected the day after this goes into effect than they were the day before.

Now, is there more work to be done? Absolutely. We should do that. We cannot allow subjective ideas of perfection to override what are objectively steps in the right direction.

The CLARITY Act is one act that I support, and this is an important first step. As we move forward, however, we must continue to make the necessary investments so that everyone can participate. Those are investments in technical training and education so that people have the knowledge and skills to actually understand and participate in a digital economy.

This is also a time to commit ourselves to ensuring that we do not leave underserved and rural communities behind. I represent a district that is geographically predominantly rural. We still struggle with issues like not having access to the internet in many counties that I represent.

You cannot participate in or leverage the benefits of a digital economy if you can't get on the internet. That is a fact. We must stand up for these communities and bring broadband and internet expansion resources to every community that we possibly can.

Let's keep moving forward. Let's keep making sure that we are bringing everyone along with us.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

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