The Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) officially endorsed the Clarity Act on Thursday, giving the stalled crypto regulatory bill a powerful law enforcement boost. The National Fraternal Order of Police had already expressed support last week. The endorsements come as Senate leaders push to pass the legislation before the August recess, though lingering Democratic opposition and banking-lobby concerns over stablecoin yield could still trip it up.
The law enforcement backing
The MCCA, which represents police chiefs from the largest U.S. cities, said recent changes to the bill improved provisions for investigating digital asset financial crimes. That shift was enough to win their public support. The Fraternal Order of Police, the country's largest police union, also signed on last week. Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, who worked with both groups on suggested changes, said she felt 'good' about the latest version.
What the updated bill does
The Clarity Act passed the House last year with strong bipartisan support but has been stuck in the Senate for most of 2026. An updated version was introduced last week. The new text bans government officials and their families from issuing or promoting crypto — a direct response to ethics concerns. That hasn't satisfied everyone. Some Democrats remain unhappy with the current version, and lawmakers have called for further improvements. Criticism of President Trump's crypto business interests — his meme coins and World Liberty Financial — has been raised by both Democrats and some Republicans, who allege conflicts of interest.
The remaining hurdles
The banking lobby has raised concerns over the bill's treatment of stablecoin yield, a technical issue that could slow floor debate. And while the law enforcement endorsements give the bill momentum, they don't guarantee the votes. A handful of Senate Democrats are still pushing for stronger ethics language. The clock is tight: Congress is set to leave for August recess in less than two weeks.
The timeline
Majority leadership is expected to try to bring the Clarity Act to the floor next week. If it clears the Senate, it would head to the president's desk. If it doesn't, the bill will likely sit until September — and with election season heating up, the window for a clean vote may close fast.
