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Lummis Pushes for Immediate Senate Vote on Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) is pressing Congress to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act without delay, describing it as essential legislation for the future of U.S. crypto markets. Speaking directly to the bill's core purpose, she framed it as a trifecta for the industry: certainty for developers, protection for investors, and institutional-grade integrity for domestic markets.

The bill has already cleared significant legislative hurdles. According to CNBC, the Senate Banking Committee voted 15-9 in May 2026 to advance the legislation, with two Democrats joining all Republicans on the panel. The House passed an earlier version in July 2025 by a wide 294-134 margin. The bill now sits on the Senate Legislative Calendar, making it formally eligible for a full floor vote.

What the Bill Would Do, and What Happens if It Stalls

If enacted, the CLARITY Act would divide oversight of digital assets between the SEC and the CFTC based on asset classification, replacing years of regulation-by-enforcement with a defined statutory framework. The CFTC would gain exclusive jurisdiction over digital commodity spot markets, while the SEC would retain authority over assets that meet securities definitions. The bill also includes protections for non-custodial software developers and introduces tailored compliance standards for centralized intermediaries.

Lummis has raised the stakes on timing. She has warned that if Congress fails to act during the current 119th Congress, the next realistic window for comprehensive digital asset legislation could be 2030. The current Congress ends in January 2027, and midterm elections in November 2026 could reset legislative priorities entirely. Beyond the political clock, Lummis has pointed to concrete consumer risks, noting that without the bill, customers of a bankrupt digital asset exchange have no guaranteed right to recover their own assets.

Industry pressure is mounting. The Block reports that more than 200 companies and organizations, including Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, Circle, and Andreessen Horowitz, have signed a letter urging Senate leaders to bring the bill to the floor. The bill still needs to clear the 60-vote Senate filibuster threshold, be reconciled with the House version, and receive a presidential signature before becoming law.

Sources:
CNBC: Crypto industry scores win as Clarity Act clears Senate hurdle
Latham and Watkins: US Crypto Policy Tracker, Legislative Developments
The Block: Over 200 crypto organizations urge Senate Clarity Act vote