House Scheduling Decision Complicates CLARITY Act's Passage in 2026

The CLARITY Act's path to passage in 2026 has been complicated by House leadership's decision to cancel the final two weeks of September, leaving lawmakers with less time to consider the crypto market structure bill.

The Senate is scheduled for an initial procedural vote on the CLARITY Act on September 15, but the House's shortened schedule could limit the time available for action if Senate consideration extends into late September.

This timing issue has raised concerns about whether the legislation can move through both chambers before Congress leaves again for the October recess.