Bills · 119th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

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HouseOn Passage · 7/17/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic78 Yea · 134 Nay · 0 Not voting
  • Republican215 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 or the CLARITY Act of 2025

This bill establishes a regulatory framework for digital commodities, defined by the bill as digital assets that rely upon a blockchain for their value.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission must generally regulate digital commodities transactions, including digital commodity exchanges, brokers, and dealers. To qualify for trade on an exchange (1) a digital commodity’s blockchain must be mature, or on a blockchain system that has achieved decentralized control as defined by the bill; or (2) the issuer of the digital commodity must file certain reports. The bill establishes requirements for trade monitoring, recordkeeping, and the commingling of customer assets.

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Sponsor
Rep. J. French Hill ( Republican · AR-2)
Cosponsors
21
Introduced
5/29/25
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Status
5/29/25Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
5/29/25Introduced in House
6/10/25Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 32 - 19.
6/10/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
6/10/25Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 47 - 6.
6/23/25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 134.
6/23/25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 119-168, Part II.
6/23/25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 119-168, Part I.
7/15/25Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 580 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, H.R. 1919 and S. 1582. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4016 and H.R. 3633 under a structured rule, and H.R. 1919 and S. 1582 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, and H.R. 1919, and a motion to commit on S. 1582.
7/17/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
7/17/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 294 - 134 (Roll no. 199). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3373-3397)
7/17/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 294 - 134 (Roll no. 199).
7/17/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3449)
7/17/25POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3633, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Craig demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
7/17/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
7/17/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3633.
7/17/25Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, H.R. 1919 and S. 1582. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4016 and H.R. 3633 under a structured rule, and H.R. 1919 and S. 1582 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each bill. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 4016, H.R. 3633, and H.R. 1919, and a motion to commit on S. 1582.
7/17/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 580. (consideration: CR H3373)
9/18/25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
5/14/26Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
6/1/26Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 423.
6/1/26Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Reported by Senator Scott SC, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
8/8/26Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4557)
8/8/26Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S4557)
9/15/26Motion by Senator Tillis to reconsider the vote by which cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure was not invoked (Record Vote No. 234) entered in Senate.
9/15/26Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 234. (CR S4706)