The Senate began the initial phase of the process, clearing the way for a possible vote on the CLARITY Act in September, according to CoinDesk reporting. The move sets up the crypto market structure legislation for a floor test in the coming weeks. For related coverage, see Australia Senate Panel Backs Crypto Regulatory Framework in 2026 Push.
How the CLARITY Act Fits Into the September Vote
The CLARITY Act is the market structure measure at the center of the September timeline, aimed at defining how digital assets are regulated and which agencies oversee them. Advocacy group Coin Center has argued the bill should be passed, writing that it is time for Congress to act.
The Senate’s current step follows earlier expectations that the chamber could take up the CLARITY Act for U.S. crypto regulation, a process that has repeatedly shifted on timing.
Why September Became the Deadline
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott set a September 30 target for completing the digital asset market structure legislation. Scott told the White House the bill would be done by that date, as first reported in June 2025.
Support for that deadline was echoed by lawmakers backing the effort, according to the Senate Banking Committee. The September checkpoint has become the focal point for the industry watching the bill’s progress.
The current push comes after the measure was delayed until September, following earlier reports that it could reach the Senate as soon as mid-July.
What a Vote Could Mean for the Crypto Industry
Passage of a market structure bill would establish clearer rules on oversight and jurisdiction for crypto firms operating in the United States, addressing questions the industry has raised about regulatory certainty. Officials have framed the legislation as close to completion, with the effort described as being at the 1-yard line.
Because the Senate has only opened the first stage of voting, the outcome remains open: the bill could still be amended, advanced, or delayed further before any final vote. Readers should treat the September timeline as a target rather than a settled result.
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