Crypto industry advocates and community banks are actively lobbying US senators in their home states as the Senate moves toward a key procedural vote on the proposed “Clarity Act” scheduled for September 15. The lobbying campaign includes efforts to shape lawmakers’ positions and build support outside Washington, using meetings and outreach tied to each senator’s constituency.
Both crypto advocates and banks frame their arguments around what the legislation should enable or regulate, but the outlets describe a struggle for influence rather than a unified industry stance. The reporting highlights that the campaign is aimed at senators personally, suggesting the vote’s outcome may depend on lawmakers’ views formed both on policy and in response to local pressure. Decrypt describes the push as a direct fight for clarity in how the proposal would affect crypto-related activities and banking practices, while CNA characterizes it as a broader lobbying campaign extending to senators’ home states ahead of the procedural step.
