Washington, DC – Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement following her vote opposing the procedural motion to advance the GENIUS Act, legislation that would create a framework for stablecoins within the US financial regulatory system: “I support the goal of establishing a lasting, bipartisan, and durable regulatory framework for digital assets. Currently, the stablecoin market is an unknown landscape, with no structure or protections.  Stablecoins will likely be a part of the financial landscape of the 21st century, so it is crucial that Congress enact legislation to regulate this growing industry, promote innovation, and protect consumers. However, without being given proper time to review the

The Senator’s full exchange with the witnesses can be found here. Washington, DC – Today, Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) questioned OpenAI CEO Sam Altman during the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s full committee hearing titled “Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation.” During her line of questioning, the Senator asked Sam Altman about OpenAI’s organizational changes, commitment to using AI responsibly, and honoring the statements laid out in their charter. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester: “Thank you, Chairman Cruz, and thank you so much to the witnesses. This is such an important hearing. Five minutes will not suffice for me. I’ll

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement after a legal effort, led by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, stopped the Trump administration from dismantling the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): “The Minority Business Development Agency was established by Congress to help small, minority-owned businesses grow and thrive after decades of being left behind. Though the administration tried to illegally shutter this vital agency without Congress, thanks to overwhelming pushback, led by Delaware AG Kathy Jennings, we were able to put a stop to this harmful effort. “The