White House silence on CLARITY Act counterproposal signals declining legislative momentum, with approval probability falling from 70% to 28%.
Regulation & Gov ·
The White House has not answered a counterproposal tied to the CLARITY Act, marking another delay in the legislative effort. Senators Thom Tillis and Ruben Gallego had pushed for tighter ethics rules with enforcement authority vested in state attorneys general, but the administration has remained silent on the proposal as of Monday, according to sources close to the discussions.
The absence of movement has eroded confidence in the bill's prospects. Approval odds have declined sharply—from 70% earlier in the year to 28% at present—reflecting stalled negotiation momentum ahead of a potential floor vote. No deal has yet materialized on what supporters identify as the legislation's primary unresolved dispute.
What remains unclear is whether the White House views the counterproposal as acceptable or plans a counteroffer, and whether extended silence signals a strategic pause or waning administration priority on the measure.