Crypto Champion Sen. Lummis Will Not Seek Re-Election

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), a leading advocate for cryptocurrency, announced on Friday, December 19, 2025, that she will not seek re-election in 2026. Her current term is set to end in January 2027, and she cited the exhausting nature of the job, stating she feels like "a sprinter in a marathon".

Impact on Crypto Legislation

Senator Lummis has been a prominent and tireless champion for digital assets in Washington, D.C., and her retirement introduces uncertainty for future crypto legislation.

Lummis-Gillibrand Bill: Lummis has worked closely with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) on comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to create a regulatory framework for digital assets, including clarifying which assets are securities or commodities to be overseen by the SEC and CFTC, respectively. She intends to use her final year to push for the passage of a market structure bill.

Key Legislation: She was instrumental in the passage of the GENIUS Act, the first major piece of crypto legislation signed into law, which established a federal framework for stablecoins. She also proposed the creation of a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve to hedge against inflation.

Industry Reaction: Crypto industry leaders have praised Lummis's work, with the CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation calling her a "leading champion for digital assets in Washington".

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