The delay of the Congress crypto bill has set U.S. digital asset regulation in motion for September. Senate Majority Leader John Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 3633, with the next procedural vote scheduled for September 15, 2026.
Congress Crypto Bill Delay: CLARITY Act Vote Pushed to September as 2026 Passage Hopes Fade
A planned vote on the CLARITY Act has reportedly been pushed to September, delaying congressional action on a major crypto bill. The delay is raising doubts about whether the legislation can pass in 2026.
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- The CLARITY Act vote has been delayed until September.
- The postponement extends uncertainty around U.S. crypto legislation.
- Prospects for the bill’s passage in 2026 are fading.
The House passed the CLARITY Act in July 2025 by a 294-134 vote, but disagreements in the Senate over ethics, rewards, DeFi, and regulatory authority have prevented the bill’s quick passage.
Related: CLARITY Act Faces Five Major Loophole Claims as Trump’s $14B Crypto Profits Fuel Scrutiny
The Congress crypto bill delay keeps the legislation on the docket but limits the time to finish the work in 2026.
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Why Was the CLARITY Act Vote Delayed Until September?
The CLARITY Act delay is a consequence of the Senate’s procedural rules and the bill’s supporters’ inability to finish negotiations by the August recess.
Senate Runs Out of Time Before August Recess
The Senate recessed on August 8 and will reconvene on September 14. Before leaving for the recess, Thune filed cloture on the motion to proceed to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The motion keeps the bill on the docket but makes the crypto bill September vote initially procedural.
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