Tom Emmer is a Republican U.S. representative for Minnesota’s 6th District and the current House Majority Whip in the 119th Congress. His crypto-policy work includes opposition to a U.S. retail CBDC and sponsorship of the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act; the bill’s latest status cited here is dated April 2026.
Current office
Tom Emmer is a Republican U.S. representative for Minnesota’s 6th District and, in the 119th Congress, the House Majority Whip. The Clerk describes the whip’s job as coordinating communication between party leadership and members and helping mobilize votes. Emmer also serves on the House Financial Services Committee, including its Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence subcommittee. These roles give him influence over legislative organization and debate, but do not let him enact a bill by himself.
Crypto policy and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
Emmer has argued that a U.S. retail central bank digital currency could threaten financial privacy. His position is a policy argument, not a settled finding about every possible CBDC design. H.R. 1919, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, would restrict Federal Reserve issuance and use of a CBDC without congressional authorization. The House passed the bill on July 17, 2025. In an April 29, 2026 statement, Emmer’s office said the measure had been attached to a larger bill and sent to the Senate. That dated statement is the latest status cited in this entry; later legislative action should be checked in the current bill record.
Congressional Blockchain Caucus
Emmer has also worked through the bipartisan Congressional Blockchain Caucus. A 2024 House hearing transcript refers to Rep. Darren Soto and Emmer as co-chairs. A caucus can hold discussions and educate members, but its statements do not themselves change law or establish a binding House position.
How to read his influence
As Majority Whip, Emmer helps leadership communicate priorities and assess member support for votes. His advocacy can shape debate and bill strategy, while the legislative outcome depends on House and Senate action and, where required, presidential approval. Statements from his office describe his positions and legislative goals; they should be distinguished from enacted statutes, committee reports, and independent assessments.
Legislative timeline
- May 23, 2024: The House passed the 118th-Congress version of the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.
- July 17, 2025: The House passed H.R. 1919 in the 119th Congress.
- April 29, 2026: Emmer’s office said the measure had been attached to a larger bill and sent to the Senate.
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See Also
- Does the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Actually Change Anything?
- How the 2024 Bitcoin ETF Changed Crypto: Institutional Adoption, Inflows, and the Market Shift
- Elon Musk Helped Shape the Law That Would Govern His Own Stablecoin
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Sources
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Office of the Clerk: current House leadership — The Clerk lists Emmer as the current Majority Whip and explains the office’s role in communicating with and mobilizing members.
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Office of the Clerk: Tom Emmer’s member profile — The current profile identifies Emmer as Minnesota’s 6th District representative and lists his Financial Services and digital-assets assignments.
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Emmer’s April 29, 2026 bill-status statement — His office reported that H.R. 1919 had passed the House in July 2025 and was attached to a larger measure sent to the Senate; this is the latest dated status cited here.
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Congressional Record: House consideration of H.R. 1919 — The July 17, 2025 record documents House debate and passage of the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.
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House hearing transcript on blockchain applications — In this 2024 hearing, Rep. Darren Soto describes serving as a Congressional Blockchain Caucus co-chair alongside Emmer.