Pass the CLARITY Act, or prepare for the next Sam Bankman-Fried

Published September 15, 2026 11:00am ET



Every policymaker arrives in Washington wanting to leave the country better than they found it. Between us we served nearly 40 years in the House and Senate, and we have learned to recognize the moments — and there are only a handful — when that ambition is available. This week is one of them.

On Sept. 15, the Senate will vote to advance the CLARITY Act, the first comprehensive set of rules governing the crypto industry.

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