US Senate Agriculture Committee Schedules Jan. 27 Markup for CLARITY Act

The US Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has set January 27 as the date for its markup hearing on the CLARITY Act, a proposed crypto market structure bill aimed at establishing clearer regulatory boundaries for the digital asset sector.

According to the committee’s announcement the legislative text will be released on January 21, with the markup hearing following six days later. This schedule allows lawmakers and stakeholders time to review the bill before formal debate and amendments begin. The committee oversees the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), positioning it as a central player in shaping crypto oversight.

A markup hearing gives senators the opportunity to debate provisions, propose amendments, and finalize language before voting on whether to advance the bill to the full Senate. If approved, the legislation would still need to pass the House of Representatives before reaching President Donald Trump for consideration.

The CLARITY Act would assign primary oversight of the crypto industry to the SEC and CFTC, aiming to reduce long-standing regulatory uncertainty. While the bill has gained momentum, stablecoin yield rules and decentralized finance provisions remain key points of debate.

Despite potential legislative delays tied to federal funding negotiations, recent comments from regulators suggest optimism that the bill could advance in 2026, keeping crypto regulation firmly on the congressional agenda.

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