evidence: In a September 17 letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) accused the SEC of "putting its thumb on the scale" by making hostile assertions about airdrops and creating an unforgiving regulatory environment regarding crypto and blockchain technology. The letter requests that the SEC answer whether "giving away non-security digital assets for free" implicates the Howey test. The letter also asks how crypto airdrops are any different from airline miles or credit card points that are "distributed freely to encourage engagement," much like "airdrops aim to engage users and developers" in growing blockchain networks. Letter; The Block.