LA Congressional District 5

Blake Miguez completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and expressed strong support for the digital asset industry, advocating for clear legislative frameworks to define digital assets and provide accessible pathways for businesses. Miguez supports Americans' right to self-custody digital assets, ending the de-banking of lawful crypto users, and updating market structure laws with fit-for-purpose regulations. He also backs specific tax fixes, including a de minimis exemption and taxing mining/staking rewards at sale, while encouraging federal agencies to explore blockchain for transparency and efficiency.

Michael Echols completed the Stand With Crypto Questionnaire and expressed strong support for establishing clear legislative frameworks to define digital assets and facilitate digital asset businesses in the United States. He advocates for the right to self-custody digital assets, opposes the de-banking of lawful crypto users, and supports updating market structure laws for digital asset trading venues. Echols believes the federal government should adopt a limited role with "lite guardrails" to foster innovation while protecting consumers and national security.