Senator Ted Cruz Introduces Bill to Accept Crypto in Capitol Hill Restaurants and Vending Machines

US Senator Ted Cruz wants lawmakers in Washington D.C. to be able to purchase their vending-machine snacks using crypto assets. On Wednesday, Cruz introduced the ACCEPT Resolution, which stands for Adopting Cryptocurrency in Congress as an Exchange of Payment for Transactions. United States Senator Ted Cruz of Texas submitted a resolution on the Senate floor Monday that would require the acceptance of cryptocurrency payments at all gift shops, restaurants, and vending machines located on Capitol Hill.

But Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has proposed requiring vendors on Capitol Hill to accept cryptocurrency as payment. On Wednesday, Cruz introduced a concurrent resolution pushing for crypto adoption within the halls of Congress. But Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is thinking about something a little different – he wants to make sure the grub on Capitol Hill can be purchased with cryptocurrency. On Wednesday, Cruz's proposal focuses on integrating digital assets into everyday transactions within the Capitol complex.

Sen. Cruz’s resolution would require the Architect of the Capitol, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to take the necessary steps to enable cryptocurrency payments. This initiative aims to modernize payment options and potentially attract a younger, tech-savvy generation of employees and visitors to Capitol Hill. The resolution highlights the growing importance of cryptocurrency and its potential role in the future of finance.

This move by Senator Cruz signals a potential shift in attitude towards digital currencies within the US government, and could pave the way for wider acceptance of cryptocurrency in other federal institutions.