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US Senator from Florida

Does Rick Scott Support Crypto?

Republican

6 votes · 5 sponsorships · 8 statements

Latest · 2026-09-15Vote on CLARITY ActVery Pro-Crypto
  • @SenRickScott
  • rickscott.senate.gov
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Crypto grade
Very Pro-Crypto
Based on 19 stances

Based on previous comments, Rick Scott has indicated they are very pro-cryptocurrency. Below you can view the tweets, quotes, and other commentary Rick Scott has made about crypto.

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2026-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
Voted for a bill on 2026-09-15
Bill
CLARITY Act
Details
The "Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025," or "CLARITY Act of 2025," establishes a regulatory framework for digital commodities, granting the CFTC exclusive jurisdiction over spot market transactions and related entities like exchanges, brokers, and dealers. It aims to differentiate digital commodities from securities, introduce a "mature blockchain system" concept for regulatory exemptions, and protect individual self-custody rights.
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Key Cloture VoteProcedural Action
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Because of the way Senate rules work, CLARITY could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.
Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary on this bill
2026-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Sponsored a bill on 2026-05-20
Bill
Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2026
Details
This legislation prohibits U.S. money services businesses from facilitating any transactions, directly or indirectly, that involve the central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the People's Republic of China. By amending federal money and finance laws, the measure targets the digital yuan (e-CNY), preventing domestic financial intermediaries and digital asset platforms operating as money services businesses from integrating or processing China's sovereign digital currency within the American financial system.
Somewhat Pro-CryptoAdd commentary on this bill
2026-05-18T00:00:00.000Z
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Rick Scott
@SenRickScott
Digital assets make doing business cheaper and faster: more opportunity and lower costs for Americans. We need to pass the CLARITY Act to create clear rules of the road and bring the crypto industry back to America.
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2026-05-18T21:18:17.000Z
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Commentary on Stance

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Senator Rick Scott just reaffirmed his position as one of the strongest advocates for digital assets in Washington, earning a perfect 100 out of 100 on our stance evaluation framework. In his recent remarks, he highlighted how digital assets reduce business costs and open up new opportunities for everyday Americans. Most importantly, he is actively championing the passage of the CLARITY Act to establish explicit rules of the road and draw the crypto industry back to the United States. For those who haven't read it, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act is a monumental piece of legislation designed to end the devastating era of regulation-by-enforcement. The bill establishes a comprehensive market structure that delineates between digital commodities and securities, clearly dividing jurisdiction between the CFTC and the SEC. This resolves the jurisdictional conflicts that have plagued the industry for years, providing a lawful, predictable registration pathway for digital asset projects and trading platforms. Why does this specific stance deserve a perfect score? In our framework, we draw a hard line between standard compliance requirements—which are often neutral—and enabling regulatory clarity. Legislation that relies on surveillance, vague criminal penalties, or punitive barriers is fundamentally anti-crypto. Conversely, when a politician champions a bill that explicitly removes arbitrary regulatory risk, reduces ambiguity for developers, and limits the overreach of hostile agencies, it is a massive positive signal. Senator Scott isn't calling for burdensome red tape; he is advocating for a framework that allows the technology to operate legally and thrive without the constant threat of arbitrary enforcement actions. We need more leaders who recognize the utility of digital assets and are willing to legislate unambiguous protections for builders and users in America.
2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
Cosponsored a bill on 2026-05-11
Bill
Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act
Details
This bill proposes to amend the Federal Reserve Act to explicitly prohibit Federal Reserve banks from offering products or services directly to individuals or maintaining individual accounts. Crucially, it bans the Federal Reserve from developing, testing, implementing, or issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), either directly or indirectly, and from using a CBDC for monetary policy. The legislation defines CBDC as a direct liability of the Federal Reserve System, denominated in the national unit of account, and widely available to the public.
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2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
Rick Scott reposted the post below
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Tom Emmer
@GOPMajorityWhip
Great to join my friend and anti-CBDC surveillance CHAMPION @SenRickScott for a discussion on the future of crypto in America. Any central bank digital currency would undermine our values and destroy Americans’ right to privacy. The House did its job. Thanks to patriots like Senator Scott, we’re keeping the pressure on the Senate to get it passed.
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2026-05-07T15:22:16.000Z
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2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Took stances on a bill between 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z and 2025-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
Bill
GENIUS Act
Details
The GENIUS Act of 2025 proposes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. It defines permitted issuers (insured depository institutions, their subsidiaries, and approved nonbank entities) and mandates 1:1 reserve backing with specific high-quality assets. The bill outlines federal and state regulatory oversight options, sets requirements for customer asset segregation, and grants stablecoin holders priority in insolvency proceedings. It also clarifies that regulated payment stablecoins are not considered securities or commodities under various acts. The bill designates issuers as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act, requiring compliance with AML, KYC, and sanctions regulations to prevent illicit finance and safeguard national security. It also reinforces U.S. leadership in digital finance by supporting innovation and ensuring the dollar remains competitive in a rapidly evolving global financial landscape.
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2025-06-17
Very Pro-Crypto
Voted for - Final Passage Out Of Senate
2025-06-12
Very Pro-Crypto
Voted for - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

2025-05-20
Very Pro-Crypto
Voted for - Key Cloture Vote (Procedural Action)

Because of the way Senate rules work, GENIUS could not have gotten to a final vote without members voting in favor.

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2025-03-27T00:00:00.000Z
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Rick Scott
@SenRickScott
Thank you, President Trump, @FBIDirectorKash and @AGPamBondi, for keeping this crypto out of the hands of terrorists, who are still holding Americans and Israelis hostage. The United States stands with Israel. 🇮🇱O
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FBI Director Kash Patel
@FBIDirectorKash
Yet another outstanding victory for federal law enforcement. @FBIAlbuquerque and our @TheJusticeDept partners seized over $200,000 worth of crypto intended to support Hamas and its operations. Amazing work by our Cyber and Counterterrorism divisions. Under @AGPamBondi’s leadership, we are finding terrorists every day, breaking their operations, and bringing them to justice.
2025-03-27T22:50:40.000Z
2025-03-27T23:46:37.000Z
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2025-03-04T00:00:00.000Z
Voted for a bill on 2025-03-04
Bill
S.J. Res 3
Details
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".
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Final Passage Out Of Senate
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2025-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
Cosponsored a bill on 2025-02-27
Bill
Saving Privacy Act
Details
This bill proposes significant reforms to federal financial privacy laws and regulatory oversight. It aims to reduce government access to financial records without warrants by amending the Bank Secrecy Act and the Right to Financial Privacy Act. Key provisions include terminating the Consolidated Audit Trail and explicitly prohibiting the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Additionally, it prevents federal agencies from restricting individuals' use of convertible virtual currencies for personal purchases or transactions through self-hosted wallets, and reverts 1099-K tax reporting thresholds.
Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary on this bill
2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z
Cosponsored a bill on 2025-02-06
Bill
No CBDC Act
Details
This bill, known as the "No CBDC Act," amends the Federal Reserve Act to explicitly prohibit Federal Reserve banks, the Board of Governors, the Secretary of the Treasury, or any other related agency from minting or issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The prohibition extends to issuing CBDCs directly to individuals, through custodial intermediaries, or offering related services. Furthermore, it bars Federal Reserve banks from holding any United States government-issued digital currencies as assets or liabilities on their balance sheets.
Very Pro-CryptoAdd commentary on this bill
2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z
Cosponsored a bill on 2025-01-08
Bill
VALOR Act of 2025
Details
This bill, the VALOR Act of 2025, aims to promote democracy in Venezuela by imposing sanctions on the Nicolas Maduro regime. A key provision, Section 304, specifically prohibits transactions by U.S. persons or within the U.S. that involve any digital currency, digital coin, or digital token issued by, for, or on behalf of the Maduro regime or any non-democratic successor government. The bill also includes other financial sanctions and mechanisms to block support for the regime.
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2024-12-17T00:00:00.000Z
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Rick Scott
@SenRickScott
Enjoyed meeting with @realDonaldTrump’s White House Al & Crypto Czar, @DavidSacks. David is a business guy with the knowledge & expertise to create a framework that will protect free speech, end censorship & make America a leader in this space.
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2024-12-17T01:55:14.000Z
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2024-06-17T00:00:00.000Z
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Rick Scott
@ScottforFlorida
Proud to have the support of @standwithcrypto, thank you for your endorsement! standwithcrypto.org/races/endorsed
2024-06-17T19:13:14.000Z
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2024-05-16T00:00:00.000Z
Voted for a bill on 2024-05-16
Bill
SAB 121 House Joint Resolution
Details
For congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121". This staff accounting bulletin expresses the views of the staff regarding the accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets an entity holds for platform users.
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Final Passage Out Of Senate
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2024-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
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Rick Scott
@SenRickScott
Big government has no business spying on Americans to control their personal finances & track their transactions. It’s a massive overreach. Proud to join @SenTedCruz to intro the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act to stand up against this invasive practice. rickscott.senate.gov/2024/2/sens-ri…
2024-02-26T23:32:18.000Z
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2023-11-09T00:00:00.000Z
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Rick Scott
@SenRickScott
Xi and his thugs have no business playing big brother to American citizens and how they spend their money. That’s exactly why I am fighting to pass my Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act with @SenTedCruz and @MarshaBlackburn ⬇️ https://t.co/xqxbx1GoSX
2023-11-09T00:27:05.000Z
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2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
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Rick Scott
@SenRickScott
Today, I wrote a letter to @SecYellen asking for answers on how the @USTreasury will protect American investors from widespread fraud in cryptocurrency investments: bit.ly/3bUbXTN
2021-05-27T22:28:45.000Z
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  • US Senator from Florida
    3 January, 2025 - 3 January, 2027
  • Former US Senator from Florida
    3 January, 2023 - 3 January, 2025
  • Former US Senator from Florida
    3 January, 2021 - 3 January, 2023
  • Former US Senator from Florida
    3 January, 2019 - 3 January, 2021

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