A Texas Republican congressman has suggested the installation of cryptocurrency ATMs in the US federal buildings. Rep. Lance Gooden wrote a letter of May 1 to Stephen Ehikian, who is currently conducting a manager for the General Service Administration (GSA), news reports said.
Trump Ally Frames's proposal as “educational resources”
Gooden, one of the prominent Republican allies of the President, recommended in his letter that Installing Crypto ATMs In government buildings is a “educational resource” for the public.
He demanded that the GSA begin exploring the guidelines and regulations required for installing such machines with federally ownership owners around the country.
Public documents filed in the House of Representative indicate that Gooden has not expressed anything Cryptocurrency Investment companies or ATMs since elected in 2019. There have been no financial disclosure in public records available for the Texas representative in 2025.
Gooden's letter recommending crypto ATMs to GSA. Source: Rep. Lance Gooden
Authority questions have not been answered
The GSA Controlled and managed by government property properties. Although its website states that it can offer space for the Federal Credit Union ATMs, it is uncertain whether Ehikian can expand these regulations to digital ATMs provided by private companies.
Reports suggest that Ehikian, who was sworn in by US President Donald Trump, may not have the command to introduce these types of ATMs without permission from Congress. Reports also revealed that finances for such an effort could request a Congress law.
Crypto connections of the president raised questions
Meanwhile, Trump is wide Communication with digital coins and asset companies in many avenues. These ranges from his individual investments, presidential campaign accounts, supporting families, and coins of Trump Meme.
Trump reported that he posted dinner in Washington, DC in April for the top holders of his meme coin. This link creates questions about the potential influence of the policy on cryptocurrency infrastructure on government buildings.
The Senate considers more difficult crypto ATM regulations
Gooden's bill arrived as lawmakers in the Senate consider the bills to fight fraud using digital money ATMs. Last February, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin introduced the Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act with the aim of promoting “Common Sense Guardrails” against scams that hurt many older Americans.
The timing provides a contrast between Gooden's initiative to expand access to crypto technology and Durbin's push for greater protection from possible abuse of both systems.
It brings forward a debate surrounding how to achieve a balance between consumer change and protection in the world of cryptocurrencies.
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