U.S. Lawmaker Pushes CBDC Ban Into NDAA After ‘Broken Promises’ Claim

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In the hallowed halls of Washington, a new drama unfolds today. Rep. Keith Self, a lawmaker with perhaps more ambition than foresight, has decided to take matters into his own hands after a string of broken promises. What promises, you ask? Why, the promises made to him about the glorious CBDC ban being included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), of course! With a sigh of despair and a swish of his pen, Self has submitted an amendment to ensure that the digital dollar’s demise is legislated. Surely, this is the kind of thing we need to safeguard national defense, right? A digital currency ban tied to national security-so ridiculous it just might work. 💸💼

Rep. Self, ever the optimist, claims that his amendment is intended to “fix the bill.” One wonders if he knows that bills, like the rest of politics, are rarely ever ‘fixed.’ But hope springs eternal, as they say.

Rep. Keith Takes Action-And We All Hold Our Breath

On December 9th, the brave Rep. Keith Self marched into the legislative battlefield with his “Anti-CBDC Surveillance State” amendment, and oh, how the heavens shook. What does this amendment do, you ask? Well, it doesn’t just ban the digital dollar-oh no. It also slams the door shut on the Federal Reserve’s ability to create, test, or even pretend to support a CBDC under any other name. A bold move, my friends, but wait-it doesn’t stop there. It also prohibits Federal Reserve banks from offering financial services to individuals. No more personalized bank accounts for you, citizens of the digital age!

And as fate would have it, this bold amendment was submitted just as the House Rules Committee-those noble gatekeepers of the bill’s destiny-prepared to decide whether it should be sent to the floor for a full vote. Oh, the suspense! 😱

BREAKING: I have submitted an amendment to add a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) ban to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Promises were broken to include this language in the NDAA. My amendment would fix the bill.

The House Rules Committee meets later TODAY…

– Rep. Keith Self (@RepKeithSelf) December 9, 2025

Self’s claim of “broken promises” echoes through the halls. Promises were made to include a CBDC ban in the NDAA, but those promises, like so many in Washington, were broken. Thus, Rep. Self does what any self-respecting lawmaker would do-take the issue into his own hands, amendments be damned!

Why Republicans Are Fighting the Digital Dollar (and Maybe Common Sense?)

The CBDC issue has sparked great frustration, particularly among Republican lawmakers, who are starting to see government-backed digital currencies as a slippery slope toward a future where the government tracks your every purchase. Yes, that’s right: they’re concerned that with a CBDC, Big Brother might not just be watching, but actively controlling how you spend your money. Sounds like a dystopian novel, doesn’t it?

These lawmakers argue, not without merit, that while they are all for crypto and blockchain innovation (because who wouldn’t want a new financial frontier?), they do not, under any circumstances, want to live in a world where the government has a say in how they spend their hard-earned cash. Because, let’s face it, who’s got time for that? 🛑💰

For Rep. Self, this fight isn’t just about technology or government regulation-it’s about the fundamental freedoms that he believes are at risk. And so, he demands that the NDAA, in all its glory, must protect citizens from this financial overreach. After all, who needs government oversight when you’ve got freedom, right? 🗽

The Moment of Truth: House Rules Committee to Decide

The drama will unfold later today when the House Rules Committee convenes to determine whether Rep. Self’s amendment will proceed to a full House vote. The world watches with bated breath-or at least, some of us do.

If the committee gives the nod, the stage will be set for Congress to officially debate (and perhaps ban) the U.S. CBDC. Will Rep. Self’s amendment pass? Only time will tell, but let’s not hold our collective breath. After all, this is politics, not a fairy tale. 🏛️

Rep. Self has made it crystal clear that he expects the committee to “do the right thing.” What the “right thing” is, exactly, remains a mystery to the rest of us.

Trump’s Executive Order-Because That Will Fix Everything, Right?

Earlier this year, in a stunning display of executive power, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that effectively banned federal agencies from promoting or creating CBDCs. This bold move, naturally, cited risks to privacy, financial stability, and national control. Because, let’s face it, who doesn’t love a good executive order?

But now, lawmakers are chiming in with their own take, arguing that Trump’s order, while impressive, isn’t quite enough. They want a permanent legal ban, something they can hang their hats on-and not just another presidential whim. Because, as we all know, executive orders are so 2024. 📝🚫

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2025-12-10 14:20