Clarity Act Update: Sheriffs Association Shifts PositionThis Clarity Act Update covers a policy shift dated September 3, 2026. The National Sheriffs Association moved its stance on the CLARITY Act from opposed to neutral. The change removes one obstacle ahead of a key Senate vote.The group sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Sheriff Troy Wellman, the association's president, and Justin Smith, its executive director and CEO, signed it. The letter addressed H.R. 3633, the CLARITY-Act.Source: Official LetterSheriffs Association Sends Neutral Letter to Senate LeadersThe National Sheriffs Association had raised objections since July 2026. Its concerns centered on anti-money laundering compliance and law enforcement access to blockchain transaction data.In the letter, the group wrote that the NSA is changing its position on the CLARITY Act to neutral. It also said the bill addresses a complex policy area that Congress and stakeholders have worked to navigate.The letter did not endorse the bill. Instead, it said the association would step back and let the legislative process continue.Source: Official BSCN X PostWhat This Means for...
