The CLARITY Act may be delayed due to the addition of anti-CBDC provisions, and the meeting with Trump has prompted a shift in the Republican stance.

The CLARITY Act may face latency, with Republicans pushing to include anti-CBDC provisions According to sources, discussions on the market structure, which were supposed to be completed this week, may be postponed. Former Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett noted that some Republican lawmakers who had previously opposed the CLARITY bill had changed their attitudes after meeting with President Trump. The key turning point is whether stronger anti-CBDC provisions can be included in the bill.

Republican Congressman Chip Roy stated, "Some kind of agreement seems to be no longer in existence," although he did not specify whether he was referring to the content of the White House talks, but it indicates that the negotiation process is complex. Congressman Andy Harris also confirmed, "According to the agreement reached, the Rules Committee will reconvene later today to add clear and strong anti-CBDC provisions to the CLARITY Act."

Anti-CBDC stance triggers internal Republican consultation Republican lawmakers pushing to include anti-CBDC provisions include Chip Roy, Andy Harris, and others, but the drafters of the CLARITY Act—French Hill, Bryan Steil, and Glenn Thompson—did not participate in the talks with Trump. This has raised concerns among some that modifying the bill to include anti-CBDC provisions could undermine the existing bipartisan support.

The bill may face changes in the amendment path Although the original plan was to review the addition of anti-CBDC provisions through the Rules Committee, it is still uncertain whether to proceed. Reports suggest that senior Republicans are considering other approaches, such as incorporating anti-CBDC language into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Eleanor Terrett provided an update on Capitol Hill, stating that Senate Republican staff still hope the House can pass relevant legislation soon to support the overall progress of cryptocurrency regulation. "We just hope the House can push something forward, even if it's just advancing a stage," a Senate staffer said.

House of Representatives caught in anti-CBDC stance game pressure The current debate in the House of Representatives has led to an extension of the agenda, with Republican leadership attempting to balance various priorities. While the procedural vote on the GENIUS Act has passed the major hurdle, the formal vote has not gained enough support, causing the legislative process to come to a standstill.

At present, some Republicans believe that the inclusion of anti-CBDC language is crucial to gaining support within the party, but there are also voices concerned that such a move will alienate Democratic lawmakers who support the thrust of the CLARITY bill, especially moderates who support regulatory clarity, thereby jeopardizing the entire digital asset legislation.

Conclusion As the CLARITY bill becomes more controversial over the inclusion of anti-CBDC provisions, the future direction of the bill remains uncertain. While Republicans, backed by Trump, pushed through the changes, how to reach a bipartisan compromise, especially on the CBDC issue, remains key to the bill's smooth passage. As cryptocurrency legislation continues to advance, industry observers will be watching closely how these political games will affect the future regulatory framework for digital assets. In the coming weeks, the discussion and revision of the relevant bills may bring more volatility to the market, which deserves the continued attention of investors and crypto industry practitioners.