Bitcoin Markets Eye CLARITY Act as Rep. Bryan Steil Says Republicans Still Aim to Pass Crypto Bill by 2026 Despite U.S. Shutdown

COINOTAG News, October 9 — Citing Cointelegraph, Wisconsin Congressman Bryan Steil, an original co-sponsor of the House crypto market structure bill, reiterated that Republicans intend to advance the CLARITY Act with a target to secure passage by 2026, despite the ongoing federal funding interruption.

Steil indicated the party’s legislative timetable remains focused on delivering regulatory clarity for the digital-asset ecosystem, positioning the crypto market structure bill as a framework for compliance and market integrity; Senate leaders have similarly signaled a goal of having the Senate version enacted by 2026.

Market participants have registered heightened scrutiny as the U.S. government shutdown enters its eighth day, and industry stakeholders are monitoring procedural risk to timelines and the implications for operational and compliance planning.