Current Position
Liccardo represents California’s 16th District and chairs the New Democrat Coalition’s Innovation and Technology Working Group.
Background & Biography
He previously served two terms as San José mayor and worked as a prosecutor.
Notable Contributions
He helped lead the July 2025 Innovation Agenda, which explicitly includes digital assets and financial technology.
Why Katharos.ai Is Following Them
Katharos.ai follows the development of digital-money policy across broader innovation agendas.
Areas to Follow
Track documented proposals, consumer safeguards and subsequent legislative decisions; an agenda is not enacted law.
Reporting Scope
United States denotes congressional representation, not residence. Coverage is independent and nonpartisan.
Sources for Further Reading
https://liccardo.house.gov/about https://liccardo.house.gov/media/press-releases/liccardo-leads-introduction-new-democratic-coalitions-innovation-agenda https://liccardo.house.gov/copyright
Photo Credit
Photo via Congressman Sam Liccardo’s website. Site notice: Federal-government work except otherwise noted.