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A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods or services for the person's own use, and for other purposes.

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3229

Bill 118 s 3229, also known as the "Virtual Currency Consumer Protection Act of 2021," aims to prevent Federal agencies from limiting the ability of individuals to use convertible virtual currency to buy goods or services for personal use. Convertible virtual currency refers to digital currencies that can be exchanged for traditional currency or used to purchase goods and services.

The bill seeks to protect consumers who use virtual currency by ensuring that they have the freedom to use it as they see fit. This includes the ability to make purchases online or in-person without facing restrictions from Federal agencies.

In addition to prohibiting Federal agencies from restricting the use of virtual currency, the bill also addresses other related issues. It aims to promote innovation in the virtual currency space and protect consumers from fraud and abuse. Overall, the Virtual Currency Consumer Protection Act of 2021 is designed to safeguard the rights of individuals who use virtual currency for personal transactions and to encourage the growth of the virtual currency market.

Current Status of Bill S 3229

Bill S 3229 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 6, 2023. Bill S 3229 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 6, 2023.  Bill S 3229's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of November 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3229

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3229

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3229

A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods or services for the person's own use, and for other purposes.
A bill to prohibit Federal agencies from restricting the use of convertible virtual currency by a person to purchase goods or services for the person's own use, and for other purposes.

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