On July 1, PANews reported that U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley stated on the X platform that his proposed amendment (to end corruption in the cryptocurrency sector) was not passed due to opposition from Republicans. The bill aimed to prohibit elected officials from promoting cryptocurrencies for improper benefits. The bill was rejected with a vote of 46 in favor and 54 against. Merkley complained, "No elected official should be able to use cryptocurrency schemes to sell influence and line their own pockets."