Will Bipartisan Votes Pass the CLARITY Act on January 15 As Key Lawmaker Buys Bitcoin

The CLARITY Act is moving toward a key Senate test next week as U.S. lawmakers prepare a committee vote that could reshape crypto market oversight. Traders are also watching major inflation releases and a Supreme Court tariffs ruling that may influence broader risk sentiment.

CPI, Tariffs Ruling, and CLARITY Act Vote Ahead

Markets have several high impact events in the next week. There are scheduled reports of U.S. CPI and Core CPI on Tuesday. Core PPI will be released on Wednesday, and a Supreme Court decision on tariffs. As CoinGape reported ealier, the Senate will hold a Vote on Clarity Act on January 15.

Senator John Kennedy validated that the markup is planned during the next week. It was also reported that Chairman Tim Scott will likely vote.

If that committee approves of the bill, the CLARITY Act would then be sent for a full vote in the Senate. It would then return to the House for approval. This would be followed by a referral to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.

Its proponents suggest the CLARITY Act might become law by March 2026 under this timeline. The schedule relies upon the perpetuated momentum following the vote of the committee. It will also be determined by the fact that cross-party support continues beyond the markup level.

Vote Math, Manipulation Claims, and Lawmaker Bitcoin Buy Add Pressure

Alex Thorn, Galaxy’s head of research, stated what he thinks is a significant early sign. He added that in committee, all Republican yes votes and two to four Democratic aye votes would help the cause. Thorn also believed such a committee result could produce 65 to 70 votes in favor of passage on the Senate floor.

The bill is also being connected to assertions about market conduct. Supporters estimate that clearer rules might reduce market manipulation by 70% to 80%.

Analyst Crypto Rover said the CLARITY Act could reduce the risk of sudden crypto market crashes. He linked the argument to last October’s market drawdown, when nearly $19 billion was wiped out. 

A separate financial filing this week added to the scrutiny of crypto policy.U.S. Representative Byron Donalds reported a Bitcoin purchase of up to $100,000. Byron Donalds disclosed a Bitcoin buy worth up to $100,000. The timing raised eyebrows since Donalds sits on the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets.

The Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence Subcommittee develops and considers legislation related to the digital economy. As a result of that role, the Bitcoin purchase has reignited the debate over whether lawmakers have access to market-sensitive information before it becomes public. The revelation emerged as Congress presses ahead with crypto market structure discussions.