The National Sheriffs’ Association has shifted to a neutral stance on the CLARITY Act crypto bill ahead of a key Senate cloture vote on September 15. The bill includes $150 million for tracking crypto scammers.
The shift in stance by the National Sheriffs' Association removes a significant obstacle for the CLARITY Act, potentially paving the way for its passage and establishing a clearer regulatory framework for the U.S. digital asset industry.
The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has announced a shift from opposition to neutrality on the CLARITY Act, a significant piece of crypto market structure legislation. This move is seen as a crucial step towards potentially advancing the bill in the Senate, with a critical cloture vote scheduled for September 15, 2026. The NSA had previously voiced strong concerns, particularly regarding provisions that could hinder law enforcement's ability to combat illicit finance. This development follows a broader trend of law enforcement groups reassessing their stance on the CLARITY Act, with some offering endorsements and others moving to neutral. In response to pressure and to address concerns, a revised draft of the CLARITY Act includes ethics provisions and allocates $150 million for tracking cryptocurrency scammers. The NSA's neutrality removes a key point of contention that Democrats had used to delay support, though bipartisan support remains essential for Senate passage. U.S. Rep. French Hill, chair of the House Financial Services Committee, expressed optimism about the bill's passage before the November midterm elections, noting its bipartisan support in the House.
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