- Treasury Bessent is urging Congress to hold a markup and send the CLARITY Act to President Trump’s desk.
- SEC Chair Paul Atkins says “Project Crypto” is designed so the SEC and CFTC are ready to implement the CLARITY Act.
- Senator Lummis and Patrick Witt also amplified Bessent’s message, showing broader support beyond the crypto industry.
The CLARITY Act is picking up fresh support from some of the most influential voices in crypto and Washington. The latest push comes after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly called on Congress to move the bill forward, arguing that the U.S. needs a federal framework to keep digital asset innovation onshore.
That message quickly drew reactions from across the policy and industry landscape. Crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky, SEC Chair Paul Atkins, White House digital asset adviser Patrick Witt, and Senator Cynthia Lummis all aligned behind the latest momentum, turning the bill’s next Senate phase into a broader test of whether Washington will finally deliver market structure rules for digital assets.
Chervinsky Puts Urgency at the Center
Jake Chervinsky framed the bill in the strongest terms. He said the CLARITY Act is “the most urgent policy priority in DC right now” and added that the bill has improved dramatically since the Senate Banking markup in January. His point is straightforward: if the current revisions hold, the bill is now a “must pass” for crypto.
That reaction matters because Chervinsky has often been one of the most closely watched legal voices on U.S. crypto policy. His support suggests that at least part of the industry now sees the latest version as meaningfully stronger than earlier drafts, even after months of friction over stablecoin yield and DeFi-related concerns.
Atkins Says Regulators are Ready
SEC Chair Paul Atkins used the latest moment to stress implementation readiness. He wrote that “Project Crypto” is designed so that once Congress acts, the SEC and CFTC are ready to implement the CLARITY Act. That signals regulatory alignment, not just legislative pressure.
Atkins also backed Bessent’s broader message that Congress needs to “future-proof” digital asset regulation and move comprehensive market structure legislation forward. Reuters reported that Bessent used a Wall Street Journal opinion piece to argue that unclear rules have already pushed crypto activity toward jurisdictions with more defined frameworks.
Support Broadens Beyond Crypto Insiders
Patrick Witt added a bigger strategic frame. He argued that the U.S. became the world’s financial center by leading through technological change and by setting standards others followed.
His message was that comprehensive digital asset legislation would ensure the next generation of financial innovation is built on “American rails,” backed by “American institutions,” and denominated in “American dollars.” A recent report also identified Witt as one of the White House voices treating the CLARITY Act as a top remaining crypto priority.
Senator Cynthia Lummis also boosted Bessent’s call with a direct endorsement. Another supportive voice came from David Sacks, who said Bessent is right and that the Senate should pass market structure legislation now.
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