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Congressman Ellzey Co-Sponsors H.R. 5403 – CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act
WASHINGTON – On March 26, 2024, Congressman Ellzey joined Majority Whip Tom Emmer in co-sponsoring the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, as reported on . The legislation aims to prevent Federal Reserve banks from offering products or services directly to individuals, maintaining accounts for individuals, or issuing a central bank digital currency to individuals, whether directly or indirectly. Furthermore, it prohibits the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee from employing a central bank digital currency for monetary...
Congressman Ellzey Appointed to Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
WASHINGTON — In a recent announcement, House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger revealed that Rep. Jake Ellzey from Texas will be transitioning to the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. This move comes in preparation for the Committee's hearings on the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request.Expressing her confidence in the appointment, Chairwoman Granger stated, “I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Jake Ellzey - Congressman from the great state of Texas - to the Defense Subcommittee. A former fighter pilot with 20 years of experience in the...