While US assemblyman Tom Emmer stated that the government was abusing its power regarding Bitcoin mining, several companies filed a lawsuit against the Department of Energy.
Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) and US miner Riot Platforms filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Energy for requesting information without sufficient reason.
As well as TBC and Riot A lot It was stated that illegal information was requested from the member. The agencies also report to Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and others. sue the authorities opened.
In the file, the decision taken by the government was heavily criticized and it was stated that the process was rushed.
Emmer: Power is being abused
On the other hand, US Representative Tom Emmer made a similar move and accused OMB of abusing its powers after it started collecting information about Bitcoin miners’ energy use.
Emmer’s letter to OMB was sent in response to a lawsuit filed by TBC and Riot.
Tom Emmer stated the following in his letter:
OMB’s abuse of emergency powers to attack Bitcoin miners requires an explanation.