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BTC The American Sheriffs Association withdraws its opposition to the CLARITY Act
After months of repeated games, the National Sheriffs 'Association has officially withdrawn its opposition to the CLARITY Act. The bill is landmark legislation in the area of U.S. cryptocurrency market structure. As Semafor reported on September 4, 2026, this shift in position eliminated one of the major law enforcement objections that had blocked the bill's advancement in the Senate. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill later this month. A government official provided a copy of the group's letter to lawmakers to media outlets. The move marks a shift from one of the association's strongest critics to a neutral stance.
Removal of key law enforcement obstacles
Although other law enforcement groups have supported the CLARITY Act, the National Association of Chiefs of Police has strongly expressed concerns that the proposal could make it more difficult for law enforcement to prosecute illegal financial activity. That position has become a problem for Democrats such as Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, whose support is crucial to advancing legislation. Therefore, the association's decision to remain neutral is seen as an important signal that the bill is about to be passed.
Core content of the association statement
In the organization's letter to lawmakers, they said they would adjust their position to neutrality: "In view of the complexity of the legislation and many important details still under review, the National Sheriff's Association decided to adjust the position of the CLARITY Act to neutrality." "We believe the most appropriate course of action is to step back and let the legislative process continue," the association added.
Challenges remain before the Senate vote
Although the Sheriff's Association's shift in position cleared an obstacle, a larger controversy remains unresolved, especially how to limit the president's ability to profit from digital assets. At present, no consensus has been reached on this clause. The vote is expected to be completed by the end of September, leaving lawmakers with a very narrow window of time to resolve remaining differences. The bill is one of multiple efforts in Washington, D.C., to establish a federal framework for digital assets. The debate also involved the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) instructing his team to develop crypto rules if the CLARITY Act failed, and President Trump's push for passage of the bill at the White House Cryptocurrency Summit.
