Top XRP researcher SMQKE shared a post outlining a possible legislative timeline for the passage of the CLARITY Act, highlighting a narrow window for Congress to advance major cryptocurrency regulation in the United States.
The post included a detailed breakdown originally attributed to financial policy analyst Alex Thorn, who argued that lawmakers have limited time before the Senate’s August recess begins.
According to the timeline, there are only nine weeks of Senate floor time remaining before lawmakers leave for recess on August 10.
The document emphasized that Congress historically passes very little substantive legislation after the August break during a midterm election cycle. Because of that schedule, supporters of the bill believe lawmakers must move quickly if the legislation is to become law in 2026.
‼️POSSIBLE CLARITY ACT PASSAGE TIMELINE‼️
9 weeks of senate floor time.⏰
Documented below.📝👇 pic.twitter.com/DsrKygDVee
— SMQKE (@SMQKEDQG) May 25, 2026
Proposed Timeline for the CLARITY Act
The timeline lays out several stages that could happen over the coming months. It suggested that reconciliation efforts between the Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees could begin during the week of June 1 and conclude the following week. Senate floor consideration could then start during the week of June 15.
The document projected that the Senate could reach final passage by June 22 before moving into the Senate-House reconciliation process during the week of July 13.
It also suggested that the House of Representatives could approve the reconciled version of the legislation either during the week of July 20 or July 27. If that schedule holds, the President could sign the CLARITY Act into law during the week of August 3.
SMQKE highlighted the timeline as evidence that discussions around digital asset legislation continue to advance despite the compressed legislative calendar in Washington.
Supporters Compare the Bill to Historic Financial Laws
The attached document describes the CLARITY Act as landmark legislation that could reshape U.S. capital markets when combined with the previously introduced GENIUS Act.
Supporters argued that the measures together could establish a long-term regulatory framework for digital assets while also strengthening investor protections.
The document further compared the legislation to the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, arguing that those laws helped create the foundation for modern U.S. financial markets.
According to the statement, the CLARITY Act could similarly create a legal structure that allows innovation to remain in the United States rather than moving abroad.
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Supporters also stated that the bill contains provisions designed to protect investors while encouraging growth in the digital asset sector under American legal and regulatory standards.
Bipartisan Progress Raises Expectations
The post also noted bipartisan committee advancement as a major milestone for the legislation. According to the shared statement, progress has increased expectations that the bill could eventually secure final passage in Congress.
Alex Thorn’s assessment concluded that the CLARITY Act currently has a 75% chance of becoming law in 2026, although supporters acknowledged that significant work remains before lawmakers can complete the legislative process.
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