Ripple has stepped up its public campaign for the CLARITY Act as the legislation faces a narrower path through Congress following a Senate recess and competing legislative priorities in Washington.
Summary
- Ripple launched a mobile “CLARITY” truck campaign near the U.S. Capitol to support the crypto market structure bill.
- The CLARITY Act faces a tighter timeline after the Senate recessed until July 13 and legislative priorities shifted.
- The DOJ said the bill would not weaken federal authority to investigate or prosecute crypto-related crimes.
According to Ripple, the company has deployed a mobile advertising truck around the U.S. Capitol carrying messages in support of the CLARITY Act, urging lawmakers to establish clear rules for digital assets while Congress continues debating crypto legislation.
Large digital displays on the truck feature Ripple branding alongside the slogan “On the road to Clarity,” while other panels describe the legislation as a framework for clear digital asset regulation.
In a July 25 X post, Ripple said the campaign is intended to keep attention on the bill as lawmakers continue working on crypto policy.
The company wrote that the CLARITY Act would protect consumers, encourage responsible innovation, and help the United States remain competitive in the digital asset industry.
Lauren Belive, Ripple’s co-head of public policy and government, also highlighted the campaign on social media. In her X post, Belive described the initiative as the company taking its “road to clarity” message directly to Washington while Congress considers the legislation.
Senate calendar has tightened for the CLARITY Act
Ripple’s campaign comes as the bill faces a more challenging legislative timetable. Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune adjourned the Senate until July 13 under a unanimous consent agreement, reducing the number of legislative days available before lawmakers leave again for the August recess.
As reported by crypto.news, Representative Anna Paulina Luna criticized the decision, saying she would not support reopening the House floor until senators returned to Washington. Luna argued that the Senate had left the capital without advancing pending legislation before the Independence Day holiday.
The scheduling pressure has increased alongside new competition for congressional attention. President Donald Trump recently postponed signing the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act after it cleared Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support, saying he would instead wait for lawmakers to advance the SAVE AMERICA Act.
Although the housing bill is unrelated to the CLARITY Act procedurally, Trump’s decision adds another legislative priority as Congress weighs several major policy measures at the same time.
The CLARITY Act had already been placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar earlier this month after advancing through committee, while the House Financial Services Committee is also expected to continue considering the proposal before any final votes can take place.
DOJ backs bill despite law enforcement concerns
Even as the legislative timetable has tightened, debate over the bill’s impact on financial crime enforcement has continued.
Several law enforcement organizations have warned that parts of the proposal could create risks for financial crime investigations involving digital assets. Responding to those concerns, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice said the legislation would not reduce prosecutors’ or investigators’ authority.
According to the DOJ, law enforcement access to relevant information would remain unchanged under the proposal, and the bill would not limit federal investigations or prosecutions involving crimes such as drug trafficking, human smuggling, or terrorism financing involving digital assets.
At the same time, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has continued to support congressional action on crypto legislation. Bessent has said a U.S. central bank digital currency is “off the table” under the current administration while encouraging lawmakers to continue advancing digital asset legislation, including the CLARITY Act.
With Congress now operating under a compressed legislative calendar, Ripple’s public campaign arrives as supporters of the bill seek to maintain momentum before lawmakers return to Washington in mid-July.