U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is calling on lawmakers to pass the CLARITY Act, saying Congress has a rare opportunity to create a federal framework for digital assets.

On July 11, she shared on X:

“The CLARITY Act is the closest Congress has ever come to real digital asset market structure. Momentum like this will not come around again this decade.”

Lummis frames the bill as a broader decision about the United States’ role in the future financial system. “The CLARITY Act is not just a ‘ crypto bill’. It’s a decision about whether America leads the next financial system or watches from the sidelines,” she said on July 7.

The senator has cautioned that failure to enact the legislation could leave the United States following standards established by other countries. She stated on July 8:

“This is likely our last chance to get real legislation for digital assets on the books before 2030. If we fail to pass the CLARITY Act, we are ensuring another country will write the rules for digital assets and we spend the next decade catching up.”

The push comes as Congress faces a shortened legislative calendar. The Senate’s August recess, scheduled for Aug. 10 through Sept. 11, reduces time for negotiations and potential votes before lawmakers leave Washington.

The midterm election cycle and remaining session could further restrict opportunities for major legislation.

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 passed the House and is now awaiting further Senate action, where lawmakers must address remaining negotiations before any final vote. The measure would establish digital asset market structure rules and define regulatory responsibilities between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

The CLARITY Act reflects a broader debate over whether the United States will set digital asset standards or allow other jurisdictions to influence the industry. Supporters say clearer rules could provide regulatory certainty, while critics cite concerns about oversight and consumer protections.

Lummis compared digital assets with earlier technological transformations:

“America has led every great technological revolution — the railroad, the internet, the smartphone. Digital assets are next. The CLARITY Act makes sure we don’t hand that lead to someone else.”

She has pursued digital asset legislation for years, including the Responsible Financial Innovation Act with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

The bill’s outcome depends on Senate negotiations, procedural steps, and final legislative language before the current Congress ends.

Lummis argues the decision will determine whether the United States helps shape digital asset rules or adapts to frameworks created elsewhere. The coming months will determine whether the CLARITY Act moves toward passage or remains unresolved.

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