MEME Act

This bill, known as the MEME Act, prohibits federal elected officials, certain high-ranking government employees, and their immediate families from engaging in "prohibited financial transactions" for pecuniary gain. These transactions include the issuance, sponsorship, or promotion of "covered assets," explicitly defined to include cryptocurrencies, meme coins, tokens, and non-fungible tokens. The restrictions apply during their term of service, 180 days prior, and 180 days after, backed by civil and criminal penalties, and a private right of action for harm suffered.