US Stablecoin Bill Is Being Promoted To Pass By 2024

Key Points:

• Representative Patrick McHenry is optimistic about the passage of cryptocurrency legislation, particularly a US stablecoin bill.
• McHenry highlights upcoming opportunities for legislative action before the elections but refrains from specifying timelines.

According to CoinDesk, U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, provided insights into the progress of cryptocurrency legislation during Coinbase’s Update the System Summit in Washington.

Congressional Optimism: Advancing US Stablecoin Bill

Despite recent congressional disruptions, McHenry expressed optimism about the forthcoming US stablecoin bill’s advancement in the House of Representatives. He emphasized the readiness of the proposed legislation, indicating it requires only a scheduled floor vote to proceed.

McHenry’s optimism stems from increased opportunities for legislative action, unusual for an election year. He highlighted a couple of upcoming chances for crypto-related policies to materialize before the elections. However, he refrained from specifying timelines, likening the legislative process to landing a plane, where the destination is clear but the timing is uncertain.

Bipartisan Efforts Navigate Legislative Complexities

The Congressman highlighted two key bills: the Keep Innovation in America Act and the Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act. While the former aims to reform the crypto market structure, McHenry sees promising prospects for the latter, particularly due to President Biden‘s previous calls for stablecoin regulation.

Despite the enthusiasm in the House, uncertainties persist, with only a 50% chance of passage for the US stablecoin bill and a mere 5% likelihood of enactment into law, as complexities abound. In the Senate, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis are working on a similar US stablecoin bill, targeting regulatory clarity and consumer protection, with hopes for progress in 2024.

While stakeholders are encouraged by bipartisan efforts in both chambers, challenges remain, including competing legislative priorities and navigating House gridlock.