Congress Crypto Bill Delay: CLARITY Act Vote Pushed to September as 2026 Passage Hopes Fade

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.

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. The Senate didn't move the CLARITY Act this week.

That's disappointing, but I appreciate @LeaderJohnThune's commitment to bringing the bill up in September.