**[U.S. Democratic Senator Warns: Rushing CLARITY Act Vote Could Set Legislative Progress Backward]** BlockBeats News, August 20 — U.S. Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego stated at the SALT Blockchain Conference in Wyoming that rushing the CLARITY Act to a Senate vote before resolving ethical issues and disputes over stablecoin yields could potentially set back the legislative progress of the U.S. crypto market structure. Gallego emphasized that the crypto industry should encourage continued negotiations between Senate Democrats and Republicans rather than pushing for an immediate vote. Lawmakers still need to address portions of the bill under the jurisdiction of the Agriculture Committee, integrate broader proposals, and determine the method for submitting the bill to the House of Representatives, while also securing the 60 votes required for Senate approval. Gallego further noted that he and Republican Senator Thom Tillis had submitted a compromise version of ethical provisions to the White House before Congress recessed, but have yet to receive detailed feedback. He believes that sufficiently strict ethical restrictions are essential for gaining Democratic support and advancing the bill. On Wednesday, former President Trump met with crypto industry executives at the White House and urged Congress to pass a "fair version" of the CLARITY Act. Senate leadership has postponed action on the bill until September, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune previously stating that lawmakers will prioritize the bill after returning from recess. (Source: Cointelegraph) [Original Link]