{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-steil-davis-torres-introduce-resolution-supporting-digital-assets", "Johnson, Steil, Davis, Torres Introduce Resolution Supporting Digital Assets", "2025-02-05", "2025", "2025-02", "Republican", "House", "SD", "Dusty Johnson", "J000301", "dustyjohnson.house.gov", "dustyjohnson", "https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) Ranking Member Don Davis (D-NC) and House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) introduced a House Resolution expressing support for blockchain technology and digital assets.\n\nFollowing introduction, the Representatives issued the following statements:\n\n\u201cCurrently, developers are faced with uncertainty because of a gap in the regulatory framework for commodities and securities,\u201d said Johnson. \u201cDigital assets need a regulatory framework to thrive in America. I look forward to working with Rep. Steil to bring clarity to digital assets.\u201d\n\n\u201cDigital Assets have tremendous unrealized potential,\u201d said Steil. \u201cI am excited to join Congressman Dusty Johnson in formally recognizing the need for Congress to take meaningful action to build a regulatory environment that fosters innovation, protects consumers from fraud, and encourages the development of digital asset technology in the United States.\u201d\n\n\u201cBlockchain technology and digital assets are set to transform industries, enhance our financial system, and provide equitable access to financial services for everyone,\u201d said Davis. \u201cIt is crucial to establish a regulatory framework that not only fosters innovation but also safeguards consumers and strengthens the everyday lives of the American people.\u201d\n\n\u201cBlockchain technology and digital assets represent the future of innovation, economic growth, and financial inclusion,\u201d said Torres. \u201cThe United States must lead in shaping a regulatory framework that fosters technological advancement while protecting consumers and ensuring transparency. By embracing this next generation, we can create a more equitable financial system that benefits every American.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T23:42:11Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://dustyjohnson.house.gov/media/press-releases/johnson-steil-davis-torres-introduce-resolution-supporting-digital-assets"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9760451503098011, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}