Senator Lummis Puts Congress On The Clock, Vows May Push To Rescue Stalled Clarity Act
Senator Cynthia Lummis pledged a May Senate markup of the stalled Clarity Act, positioning Bitcoin as "freedom money" at The Bitcoin Conference. The comprehensive digital asset framework has languished in committee since clearing the House eight months ago, with stablecoin and jurisdiction disputes blocking progress. A successful May vote could enable Senate floor passage by June, establishing clearer crypto regulatory boundaries.
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