Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8827
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Stablecoin Classification and Regulation Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 30, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 30, 2020
Latest Action
Nov 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8827
Congress
116
Policy Area
Finance and Financial Sector
Finance and Financial Sector
Primary focus of measure is U.S. banking and financial institutions regulation; consumer credit; bankruptcy and debt collection; financial services and investments; insurance; securities; real estate transactions; currency. Measures concerning financial crimes may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement. Measures concerning business and corporate finance may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning international banking may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Michigan
Democrat
Massachusetts
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
November 30, 2020
Actions (2)
11/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
11/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:14 PM