The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a markup hearing for the Clarity Act on March 14. The move signals the legislation is advancing through the committee process toward a potential vote by the full Senate.
What a markup hearing means
During a markup, committee members review the bill line by line, propose amendments, and vote on whether to send it to the Senate floor. The Clarity Act hearing is the next formal step after earlier hearings and discussions. Supporters and opponents will have a chance to shape the final language before the committee's vote.
The committee's role
The Senate Banking Committee oversees financial regulation and has jurisdiction over the Clarity Act. The committee's chairman schedules markups when a bill has enough support to move forward — or when leaders want to force a debate. No details on specific amendments have been released yet.
What comes next
If the committee approves the bill, it will proceed to the full Senate for debate and a vote. Lawmakers are expected to finalize the hearing agenda in the days leading up to March 14.
