The Blue View: House Majority Whip Tom Emmer on Crypto Policy, Police Safety & Congress After the Shutdown

In this episode of the Blue View Podcast, we’re joined by Congressman Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip and Representative for Minnesota’s 6th District, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of Congress, digital assets, and protecting America’s law enforcement officers. Hosted by Patrick Yoes, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, this in-depth discussion covers: ▶️ What Congress is tackling after the government shutdown ▶️ Appropriations bills and the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) ▶️ Cryptocurrency regulation, stablecoins & the GENIUS / CLARITY Acts ▶️ How blockchain could reshape finance and investigations ▶️ AI, emerging tech, and law enforcement tools ▶️ Officer safety statistics and the Protect and Serve Act ▶️ National Police Week and honoring fallen officers Rep. Emmer explains how lawmakers are working to regain momentum, why digital asset policy matters for U.S. innovation, and what Congress can do to better protect officers serving in communities nationwide. Subscribe for more national-level conversations impacting law enforcement and public safety. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify & more. Follow us on social: @FOPNational #BlueViewPodcast #LawEnforcement #Congress #CryptoPolicy #Stablecoins #PoliceSafety #NDAA #PublicSafety #Blockchain #AIinPolicing #ProtectAndServe Chapters (00:00:01) - House Majority Whip Tom Emmer(00:00:35) - Meet the Majority Whip in Congress(00:02:04) - What Do You See On The House Agenda for the Next Three Months(00:04:33) - Lawmakers on Cryptocurrency(00:10:35) - POLICE: The Future of Crime Is AI(00:11:50) - Pro-Pass: Protect and Serve Act(00:19:23) - Law enforcement officers on the issue of gun rights(00:21:29) - Congressional Lawmakers: Protect and Serve Police Officers