US Senate Agriculture Committee sets Jan 27 for CLARITY Act markup

The Senate Agriculture Committee plans to publish its crypto market structure bill on Jan. 21 and to hold a markup hearing on Jan. 27.

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry has set Jan. 27 for its markup hearing for its crypto market structure bill, which is touted to bring “clarity and certainty” to the market. 

In an announcement on Monday, the committee — which oversees the Commodities Futures Trading Commission —  confirmed that its final markup will take place six days after the release of the legislative text on Jan. 21. 

“This schedule ensures transparency and allows for thorough review as the committee moves forward with legislation to provide clarity and certainty for crypto markets,” said committee chairman John Boozman.

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