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Senate Clarity Act ethics rules on Trump crypto face Dem pushback

Lummis defended the proposed ethics rules as standards intended to apply fairly across branches of government.

Senate Clarity Act ethics rules on Trump crypto face Dem pushback
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Senate Republicans are advancing ethics rules within the Clarity Act that would restrict some cryptocurrency-related activity by federal officials, including President Trump. Democrats including Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker say the provisions do not go far enough or need bipartisan negotiation, while the bill’s supporters defend the approach.

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Cynthia M. Lummis R · WY · SEN
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Cynthia M. Lummis
R · WY · SEN

Senator who led the Clarity Act effort and defended its ethics provisions

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Bernie Moreno
R · OH · SEN

Senator who helped draft and defended the ethics provisions

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Todd Blanche
R · Attorney General

Acting attorney general identified as holding enforcement authority under the provisions

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose crypto-related interests are addressed by the proposed ethics rules

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader discussing the timing of consideration

Cory A. Booker
D · NJ · SEN

Senator calling for bipartisan negotiations on the provisions

Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Senator criticizing the proposed ethics provisions

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Lummis Discusses Ethics Provisions in Senate Clarity Act

Outlets agree that ethics provisions in the Senate Clarity Act are under debate and that Lummis has played a role in the discussions. Center outlets emphasize concerns about ethics, consumer protection, financial inclusion and enforcement. Right-leaning outlets focus on restrictions for officials’ cryptocurrency activity and the dispute between Democratic critics and Republican supporters.

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