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The bill was introduced by Congressman Tom Emmer, and its title suggests a clear stance against the creation of a retail CBDC accessible to consumers. The main thrust of the legislation is to prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing digital currency directly to individual Americans. This includes restrictions on the Federal Reserve offering banking products or services—such as digital wallets or accounts—directly to consumers, effectively barring the Federal Reserve from becoming a retail bank for the general public.