CLARITY Act Stalls in Senate, Future Uncertain Amid Political Cycles
The CLARITY Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at defining federal oversight for U.S. crypto markets, has stalled in the Senate.
Former Chairman Patrick McHenry discussed how political cycles have overshadowed efforts to pass the bill on CoinDesk's Policy Protocol.
The House had passed its version of the bill in 2025, but it failed to advance after the Senate's cloture vote on September 15, 2026, fell short of the required 60 votes.
Market participants interpret this development as a significant setback for the CLARITY Act's chances of being signed into law within the year.