Senator Cynthia Lummis is ramping up pressure on lawmakers as the CLARITY Act enters what could be its most decisive stage yet.
“The CLARITY Act passed committee. The floor is next. We did not come this far to quit at the 5-yard line,” Lummis wrote in a June 8 post on X, signaling that the crypto market-structure bill is now moving into a crucial Senate battle.
Her comments come as growing attention returns to the legislation across the crypto industry. Journalist Eleanor Terrett highlighted the bill’s progress this week, noting that the CLARITY Act has moved significantly through the legislative process and remains one of the most important crypto bills currently under consideration in Washington.
Moreover, the House already passed H.R. 3633 in July 2025 by a strong 294-134 vote. The Senate Banking Committee recently advanced the bill with a 15-9 vote, giving it its strongest momentum yet.
Committee Victory, Floor Fight Next
While the committee vote marked a breakthrough, the bill still faces several hurdles before becoming law.
The Senate must approve the legislation, reconcile any differences with the House version, and then send the final package to the president for signature.
The committee vote also showed bipartisan support, with Democratic Senators Ruben Gallego and Angela Alsobrooks joining Republicans to advance the bill.
However, a final Senate vote could require broader support if lawmakers need to clear a 60-vote threshold.
Stablecoin Debate Still Unresolved
One of the biggest sticking points remains stablecoin rewards.
Banks continue pushing for tighter restrictions on crypto platforms that offer rewards tied to stablecoin balances, arguing that such products compete directly with traditional deposits. Crypto firms, meanwhile, want room for activity-based rewards that do not function like conventional bank interest.
A compromise backed by Senator Thom Tillis helped move the legislation through committee, but the issue could re-emerge during floor negotiations.
Analysts Warn the Clock Is Ticking
Despite the recent momentum, some analysts have become more cautious about the bill’s timeline.
Galaxy Research’s Alex Thorn recently lowered his estimated odds of CLARITY Act passage in 2026 from 75% to 60%, citing a crowded Senate schedule and unresolved policy issues. Prediction markets have also cooled, reflecting concerns that the legislative window could narrow as the 2026 election cycle approaches.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has suggested the bill could pass the Senate this summer, while many industry participants continue to view July 4 as an important political target.
For crypto firms, exchanges, and investors, the outcome could be transformative. If passed, the CLARITY Act would provide the clearest regulatory framework the U.S. digital asset industry has seen to date and finally settle one of crypto’s longest-running regulatory debates.
