Rep. Dusty Johnson: ’Shutdowns are Stupid’

Summary

Congressman Dusty Johnson discusses government funding and the Clarity Act, expressing confidence a shutdown will be avoided and frustration that Senate Democrats are stalling digital asset regulation, which he warns will harm US innovation and investment.

• Congressman expects no government shutdown; House CR likely to pass with modest Senate changes.
• Shutdowns are 'stupid' and hurt Americans, not lawmakers.
• Johnson co-authored the Clarity Act to establish rules for digital assets and crypto.
• House version passed with broad bipartisan support; Senate version faces Democratic resistance.
• He warns that failure to pass clarity legislation harms US innovation and investment in digital assets.
• He supports strong ethics rules around lawmakers trading individual stocks and crypto.
• No specific investment recommendations or tickers were mentioned.