<p>In a Thursday <a href="https://twitter.com/senrobportman/status/1423309129981042696">tweet</a>, Senator Rob Portman voiced support for <a href="https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/113562/us-senate-crypto-tax-amendment-congress">an amendment</a> from Senators Wyden Toomey and Lummis that would explicitly exempt some types of crypto-related businesses from being considered as brokers under a tax provision that included a still-in-development infrastructure bill.</p> <p></p> <p>Portman's support is especially notable because it was his language in the original version of the bill.</p> <p>The crux of the issue was that the original bill required open-ended broker transaction reporting from any entity facilitating a crypto transfer. While it was likely targeting crypto exchanges, its phrasing could have extended to such non-broker activities as mining, or operating a node.</p> <p>The crypto community reacted quickly. By August 2, Senator Toomey had <a href="https://www.theblockcrypto.com/linked/113304/senator-toomey-preps-amendment-to-fix-crypto-tax-language-in-bipartian-infrastructure-bill">revealed work</a> to correct that language, ultimately working with Sens. Lummis and Wyden on the amendment. Sen. Ted Cruz has filed a separate amendment that aims to cut the language entirely.</p> <p>Portman insisted that "the legislation does not impose new reporting requirements on software developers, crypto miners, node operators or other non-brokers." However, the new amendment would codify that intention into law.</p>