Crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto is pressing the Senate Banking Committee to move forward with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as the CLARITY Act. The campaign, launched via online petition, asks supporters to demand a markup on the bill. As of now, nearly 16,000 people have signed, with a goal of 20,000.
The petition argues that without clarity, digital asset developers and consumers operate in legal gray areas. It frames the CLARITY Act as a way to set federal rules, reduce regulatory uncertainty, and keep crypto innovation inside the United States. Stand With Crypto says the bill would also address consumer safeguards and fraud risks.
The CLARITY Act’s Path Through Congress
The CLARITY Act already passed the House with bipartisan support in 2025. In January 2026, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced related market structure legislation. But the broader push has stalled around the Senate Banking Committee. A markup is the next procedural step, letting the committee review and potentially advance the bill to the full Senate.
The campaign’s urgency is tied to the 2026 midterm elections. If action slips further, the political calendar may narrow the window for passage. There are also unresolved issues—stablecoin rewards, ethics language for government officials, DeFi provisions, and oversight splits between the SEC and CFTC. Some reports suggest the markup could shift into May, adding to the pressure.
Origins of Stand With Crypto
Stand With Crypto began as an advocacy group launched by Coinbase in August 2023. It was described as an independent, on-chain grassroots movement. The goal was to give crypto owners a stronger voice with lawmakers. That origin explains the current strategy: use public petitions to push Congress toward clear rules.
The message from the group is direct: “We cannot afford further delay. We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lead the world in digital asset technology and put the financial tools of the future within reach for every American.” The immediate ask is for the Senate Banking Committee to schedule a markup and pass the CLARITY Act without delay.
What a Markup Would Mean
A markup would allow the committee to debate amendments and vote on whether to send the bill to the Senate floor. Supporters view this as the critical next step. Without it, the legislation remains stuck. The campaign’s focus is narrow but urgent: get the CLARITY Act before the committee now.
