Why does Senator Thom Tillis want to combine the bills?

Tillis said combining the stablecoin bill with the CLARITY Act could create a more complete framework for digital asset regulation.

What is the CLARITY Act?

The CLARITY Act is proposed US legislation that would define how digital assets are regulated and clarify the roles of federal regulators.

The legislation would establish rules for issuing and supervising US dollar-backed stablecoins.

Combining the bills could affect how quickly Congress considers broader cryptocurrency regulation.

No. Both proposals are still moving through the legislative process and could change before any final vote.

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Written by Jon CuthbertPublished Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AM

US Senator Thom Tillis has proposed combining stablecoin legislation with the CLARITY Act.
The proposal aims to move both crypto bills through Congress together.
The plan has renewed debate over the future of US digital asset regulation.

US Senator Thom Tillis has proposed combining stablecoin legislation with the CLARITY Act as Congress considers new crypto regulations.

Tillis said advancing both bills together could provide a more complete legal framework for digital assets.

"We need a comprehensive approach to digital asset regulation," Tillis said.

The CLARITY Act would define how digital assets are regulated, while the stablecoin bill focuses on rules for dollar-backed digital tokens.

Supporters said combining the bills could speed up regulatory certainty for the crypto industry.

Some lawmakers have argued the legislation should move separately to allow more detailed debate on each proposal.

The proposals remain under consideration, and Congress has not announced a final timeline for any vote.