A narrowing congressional calendar ahead of the midterm elections is putting pressure on Senate leaders to advance the CLARITY Act. Stand With Crypto, which represents more than one million members and supporters, warns that if Senate leaders don’t schedule a vote soon, bipartisan progress could be wasted.
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Senate leaders face pressure to schedule a CLARITY Act vote before election priorities dominate.Stand With Crypto says clearer rules could protect consumers, developers, and fintech firms.Polling cited by the group suggests crypto policy may sway battleground-state voters.He warned:
“There’s a limited window to get this done, with few remaining days left in the current Congress before the midterm elections. If Senate leaders don’t schedule a CLARITY Act vote in the coming weeks, an enormous amount of bipartisan work, compromise, and progress, could be wasted.”
The 2026 U.S. midterm general election takes place on Nov. 3, 2026. The Senate’s tentative calendar includes extended state work periods in late summer and from Oct. 5 through Nov. 6, leaving a limited window for lawmakers to consider major legislation before Election Day.
Consumer Protection and Industry Certainty Drive CLARITY Act Push Survey Shows Crypto Use Extends Beyond InvestingLynaugh stressed:
“It’s time to bring the bill to the Senate floor for a vote.”
The Senate has not yet scheduled a vote on the CLARITY Act. Lynaugh urged congressional leaders to move the legislation forward before the remaining legislative calendar becomes more constrained, noting that months of bipartisan work have positioned the bill for consideration.
