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Police Chiefs Back CLARITY Act, Pressure Builds Before Recess
The Major Cities Chiefs Association endorsed the latest CLARITY Act draft, citing improved financial crime provisions. The bill faces a tight timeline before the August recess.
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The Major Cities Chiefs Association threw its weight behind the CLARITY Act on Thursday, adding a new law enforcement voice to the push for passage before the August recess. The nonprofit, which represents police chiefs from the largest U.S. cities, said in a letter that the latest version of the bill addresses financial crime concerns that had earlier held back its support.
“The most recent changes to the legislation have earned MCCA’s support,” the letter reads. “Critically, the bill now includes a new title with additional law enforcement provisions.” The group called the update “a meaningful step toward improving the ability of law enforcement to investigate financial crimes involving digital assets.”
The endorsement follows a similar move last week from the National Fraternal Order of Police. Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto also sent suggested changes to the bill this week, working with two law enforcement groups that she said felt “good” about the latest draft.