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Does Terri Sewell Support Crypto?

Based on previous comments, Terri Sewell has indicated they are very pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Terri Sewell has made about crypto.

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US Congressperson in the 7th district of Alabama

Democrat

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https://x.com/RepTerriSewell
https://x.com/Sewell4Congress
https://sewell.house.gov

Very Pro-Crypto

Voted for a bill on 2025-07-17
Bill Name
GENIUS Act

Details
The GENIUS Act of 2025 proposes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. It defines permitted issuers (insured depository institutions, their subsidiaries, and approved nonbank entities) and mandates 1:1 reserve backing with specific high-quality assets. The bill outlines federal and state regulatory oversight options, sets requirements for customer asset segregation, and grants stablecoin holders priority in insolvency proceedings. It also clarifies that regulated payment stablecoins are not considered securities or commodities under various acts. The bill designates issuers as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act, requiring compliance with AML, KYC, and sanctions regulations to prevent illicit finance and safeguard national security. It also reinforces U.S. leadership in digital finance by supporting innovation and ensuring the dollar remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global financial landscape.

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Somewhat Pro-Crypto

Voted for a bill on 2025-07-17
Bill Name
CLARITY Act

Details
The "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025," or "CLARITY Act of 2025," establishes a regulatory framework for digital commodities, granting the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over spot market transactions and related entities like exchanges, brokers, and dealers. It aims to differentiate digital commodities from securities, introduce a "mature blockchain system" concept for regulatory exemptions, and protect individual self-custody rights.

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Final Passage Out Of House
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Neutral on Crypto

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Rep. Terri A. Sewell
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We just wrapped up the first hearing on cryptocurrency in the history of the Ways and Means Committee. I was honored to help lead it as Ranking Member!
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2025-07-16T16:45:47.000Z
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Very Anti-Crypto

Voted against a bill on 2025-03-11
Bill Name
H.J. Res 25

Details
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

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Final Passage Out Of House
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Somewhat Anti-Crypto

Voted against a bill on 2024-05-23
Bill Name
CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act

Details
To amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal Reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes.

Vote Type
Final Passage Out Of House
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Very Anti-Crypto

Voted against a bill on 2024-05-22
Bill Name
FIT21

Details
Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act

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Final Passage Out Of House
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Very Anti-Crypto

Voted against a bill on 2024-05-08
Bill Name
SAB 121 House Joint Resolution

Details
For congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121". This staff accounting bulletin expresses the views of the staff regarding the accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets an entity holds for platform users.

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Final Passage Out Of House
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Somewhat Pro-Crypto

Quoted from emmer.house.gov on 2019-04-11

Terri Sewell signed a bipartisan letter to the IRS requesting guidance on how to report virtual currency ahead of tax day.

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Stand With Crypto
marked this stance as somewhat pro-crypto

This request highlights the lack of clarity since the 2014 IRS guidance, which treated digital assets as property but left many reporting questions unanswered. The lack of further guidance since then has been a concern for taxpayers and has been criticized for creating ambiguity in how to calculate and report virtual currency transactions.