U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has announced the timeline for the committee’s consideration of legislation focused on crypto market structure. According to Boozman, the legislative text will be released by close of business on Wednesday, January 21. The committee is scheduled to hold a markup session at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27.
“This schedule ensures transparency and allows for thorough review as the committee moves forward with legislation to provide clarity and certainty for crypto markets. I’m grateful to Senator Booker, who continues to be a great partner, as well as our staff for their hard work and dedication to create new rules to protect consumers while also supporting American innovation,” Boozman said.
The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee was created in 1825 to manage agricultural concerns within the U.S. Senate's standing committees. It oversees policies involving farming economics, food programs, forest management, rural development, crop protection, food security, and environmental conservation through reviews and studies. More information about its history and jurisdiction can be found at its official website.
As a standing committee of the United States Senate (source), it focuses on shaping national policy related to agriculture, nutrition programs, forestry issues, and rural matters (source). The committee holds jurisdiction over agricultural commodities across the country (source) and influences legislation through oversight hearings and studies in areas such as food security and hunger (source).
The upcoming legislative action on crypto market structure is part of its broader mandate overseeing issues in agriculture and related fields (source).
