President Donald Trump met with Senate Republicans on Thursday to discuss the CLARITY Act, but no new text of the legislation was released during the session. The updated version of the bill is now expected to be delivered sometime next week, as its approval odds for 2026 have slipped to 31%.
Meeting behind closed doors
The White House meeting, held on Capitol Hill, brought together Trump and GOP senators to hash out the next steps for the CLARITY Act. Lawmakers left the gathering without a revised draft in hand, though administration officials indicated the updated text is still being finalized. The delay has fueled uncertainty about the bill's trajectory.
Why the odds dropped
Political analysts tracking the CLARITY Act's chances have marked down its probability of passage in 2026 to 31%, down from earlier estimates. The decline reflects growing skepticism among some Republicans about the bill's scope and timing, as well as the lack of a concrete proposal to review. Without a public draft, senators have been unable to gauge the full impact of the changes Trump is pushing.
The administration has promised to deliver the updated CLARITY Act text next week. That release will give lawmakers and the public their first look at the revised language. Until then, the bill remains in limbo, with its 2026 prospects hanging at that 31% mark. Senate Republicans are expected to hold further discussions once the text is out.
