Gensler could have led Congress in drafting and passing legislation. He has squandered his tenure. When I worked for state government, the state agencies would often come to the Reps to try to get legislation passed that would solve some regulatory problems. Even prosecutors would lobby for changes in the law that made it difficult for them to get convictions. The point being that he could have actively pushed for Congress as a whole to pass legislation.

From watching him over the years, he seemed to take direction from a few of those in Congress who weren't friendly towards crypto rather than him providing direction for them.