CLARITY Act Support Reaches 1 Million 7 Days Before Senate Recess
Stand With Crypto announced that its supporters have contacted lawmakers 1 million times to urge the Senate to pass the CLARITY Act before its August 7 recess. The milestone comes amid ongoing Senate disagreements over enforcement powers, financial conflicts of interest, anti-money laundering measures, DeFi, asset custody, and stablecoin provisions. Supporters frame the bill as a regulatory framework for federal agencies, while critics argue it could hamper state-level investigations and leave ethics gaps.
Institutional backing from firms like BlackRock and Fidelity has grown, but Galaxy Research lowered its 2026 passage odds from 50% to 30%, citing disputes, Senate voting hurdles, and a tight legislative calendar.
New York Attorney General Letitia James called for stricter crypto oversight, warning the CLARITY Act might limit state action against fraud. Senate Republicans counter that the bill preserves federal anti-fraud powers and extends Bank Secrecy Act rules to crypto intermediaries.
A Senate minority analysis concluded the bill's ethics provisions would not affect former President Donald Trump's existing crypto ventures, fueling Democratic calls for broader rules on officials' digital asset holdings. With the Senate's August break approaching, lawmakers must reconcile public and institutional pressure for the bill with demands for stronger state controls, consumer protections, and ethics rules. Passing major legislation requires 60 votes, making bipartisan support crucial ahead of the recess.
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