Pro-Crypto Tom Emmer Appointed Vice Chairman of House Subcommittee on Digital Assets Under Trump Administration

Jan 15, 2025, 01:17 AM

Representative Tom Emmer, known for his pro-crypto stance, has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence by House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill. Emmer, who also serves as the GOP Majority Whip and was the third-highest vote-getter for Speaker, expressed his honor at the appointment and highlighted the opportunity to shape the future of digital assets under the Trump administration. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that digital assets are guided by American values, especially with the departure of Gary Gensler from a prominent regulatory position. Emmer is also considered a possible gubernatorial candidate. Bryan Steil holds the chairmanship of the same subcommittee.