Ted Budd (R-NC)

S.Amdt. 2293

S.Amdt. 2293 · Senate amendment

A Republican amendment with no cosponsors

Changes S. 1582 — GENIUS Act

Not adopted

This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration
  3. Failed

What this amendment would do

Mr. Budd submitted this amendment to the bill S. 1582, which is about the regulation of payment stablecoins. If we want to hold our elected officials accountable and look out for everyday people, we need to know what they are trying to change.

Main Changes to the Bill

  • Stops Restrictions: The amendment aims to stop certain government entities from blocking or messing with people who want to use digital assets.

  • Protects Freedom to Buy: It ensures people can use digital assets for their own purposes, like buying real or virtual goods and services.

  • Protects Personal Control: It protects the right of people to self-custody digital assets using a self-hosted wallet or other means to do transactions for any lawful purpose.