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Stablecoin Classification and Regulation Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8827| House 
| Updated: 11/30/2020
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stablecoin Classification and Regulation Act of 2020 This bill provides for the regulation of stablecoins, a type of privately issued digital currency whose value is pegged to a currency such as the U.S. dollar. Issuers of stablecoins must be a member of the Federal Reserve System, and must seek prior approval from the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the appropriate banking agency for the offering of stablecoins. Issuers of stablecoins are subject to oversight by the appropriate banking agency, including with respect to capital adequacy, leverage, and permitted activities. Furthermore, issuers of stablecoins must be able to redeem all outstanding stablecoins at their nominal redemption value in U.S. dollars upon demand.
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Timeline
Nov 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • November 30, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 30, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

Administrative remediesBanking and financial institutions regulationCivil actions and liabilityCurrencyDigital mediaFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Federal Reserve SystemFinancial crises and stabilizationInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeSecurities

Stablecoin Classification and Regulation Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8827| House 
| Updated: 11/30/2020
Stablecoin Classification and Regulation Act of 2020 This bill provides for the regulation of stablecoins, a type of privately issued digital currency whose value is pegged to a currency such as the U.S. dollar. Issuers of stablecoins must be a member of the Federal Reserve System, and must seek prior approval from the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the appropriate banking agency for the offering of stablecoins. Issuers of stablecoins are subject to oversight by the appropriate banking agency, including with respect to capital adequacy, leverage, and permitted activities. Furthermore, issuers of stablecoins must be able to redeem all outstanding stablecoins at their nominal redemption value in U.S. dollars upon demand.
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Timeline
Nov 30, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • November 30, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 30, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative remediesBanking and financial institutions regulationCivil actions and liabilityCurrencyDigital mediaFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)Federal Reserve SystemFinancial crises and stabilizationInternational monetary system and foreign exchangeSecurities