# Ex-Congressman Patrick McHenry Joins A16z as Senior Advisor

*Author: David Christopher*
*Published: Feb 26, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/es/ex-congressman-patrick-mchenry-joins-a16z-as-senior-advisor-2*

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[Ex-congressman Patrick McHenry](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/02/26/crypto-friendly-former-congressman-patrick-mchenry-joins-a16z-as-a-senior-advisor), a prominent voice for crypto during his two decades in Congress, has moved to a16z to continue shaping the industry he once championed.

**What’s the scoop?**

- **Crypto Advocacy Continuation:** McHenry, who co-sponsored the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, left a strong pro-crypto mark in Congress. 
- **Bridging Policy and Tech:** At a16z, he intends to help navigate the legislative landscape for tech firms, citing his goal to remove bureaucratic hurdles for emerging innovators.
- **Private-Sector Influence:** Although out of office, McHenry could still affect future crypto regulations, especially with growing industry collaboration and his recent [advisory role at Stripe](https://subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025/02/patrick-mchenry-joins-stripe-as-a-senior-adviser-00202809). 
- **A16z’s Strategic Move: **Bringing McHenry on board may strengthen the firm’s sway in crypto lobbying and policy discussions, given his deep D.C. experience.

> Excited to share that I’m joining [@a16z](https://twitter.com/a16z?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) as a Senior Advisor! Technology is the future of economic growth, and I’m eager to help innovators navigate the policy landscape so they can build.— Patrick McHenry (@PatrickMcHenry) [February 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/PatrickMcHenry/status/1894735546213171378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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