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Why Lummis Confirms the CLARITY Act Will End the ‘Absurdity’ Facing US Software Developers
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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is urging colleagues to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing the bill would free software developers from the threat of prosecution for simply publishing code.
Key facts
- Backers, including 160 security veterans and 1,200 tech firms, warn delay risks pushing rules to 2030
- The legislation has been advancing in stages, with the House passing its version in July 2025 by a 294-134 margin, and on May 14, 2026, the Senate Banking Committee advanced an amended bill
- Key Takeaways Lummis says the CLARITY Act ends prosecution risk for U.S. coders after the Senate panel’s 15-9 vote
- A group of 160 national security, intelligence and law enforcement veterans signed a letter to Senate leaders backing the measure, while more than 1,200 tech companies pressed the Senate to pass it
Summary
U.S. Key Takeaways Lummis says the CLARITY Act ends prosecution risk for U.S. coders after the Senate panel’s 15-9 vote. The CLARITY Act could reach a full Senate vote in 2026, needing 60 votes to clear the filibuster. Backers, including 160 security veterans and 1,200 tech firms, warn delay risks pushing rules to 2030.