National Sheriffs Association shifts on CLARITY Act
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- The National Sheriffs’ Association has dropped its opposition to the US CLARITY Act.
- The group now holds a neutral position ahead of a planned Senate vote on September 15.
- The shift follows changes and discussions around law enforcement, regulation and crypto-related enforcement concerns.
The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has changed its position on the CLARITY Act from opposition to neutral.
The shift comes ahead of a Senate vote expected on September 15 when lawmakers return.
“At this time, we believe the most appropriate course is to step back and allow the legislative process to proceed,” said NSA president Troy Wellman and CEO Justin Smith.
The NSA had opposed parts of the bill over concerns about crypto mixers and transaction tracing.
The group said it now recognises work by Congress, the administration and industry groups on the bill’s legal and enforcement issues.
The CLARITY Act passed the US House in July 2025, while Senate committees approved versions of the bill in 2026.
The legislation aims to create a federal framework for digital assets, but lawmakers still face disputes over stablecoin rewards, tokenised equities and ethics rules.
