Crypto legislation in the United States is back on track following a narrow vote by lawmakers to reconsider three important digital asset bills. This development comes after a failed attempt to move the proposed legislation to a floor debate during what was dubbed as “Crypto week.”
The US House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to reconsider three major crypto legislations that had previously failed to pass their procedural vote on Tuesday. The Congress’s lower chamber had initially blocked the motion in a 196-223 vote, with 13 Republicans crossing party lines to support the Democrats.
However, following the failed vote, lawmakers regrouped and planned to hold a new vote to reconsider the motion on Wednesday morning. President Donald Trump played a significant role in securing the support of 11 Republican representatives needed to pass the bills, leading to a successful reconsideration vote.
The three bills in question are the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act of 2025, and the anti-Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) bill. The motion to reconsider the trio of bills passed the House in a 215-211 vote, with all Republican representatives backing the move this time.
Representative Andy Harris confirmed that the House Freedom Caucus Members would be voting in favor of the rule after reaching an agreement with President Trump. The House Committee on Rules is set to meet to include strong anti-CBDC provisions to the CLARITY legislation to protect Americans’ financial privacy from government overreach.
Despite the positive development, the bills are facing new challenges as GOP leaders consider merging two of the legislations. This potential merger could complicate the upcoming vote, with some Republicans expressing concerns that combining the bills could harm the CLARITY Act. There are fears that the anti-CBDC language in the merged bill could deter Democratic support and jeopardize the passage of the legislation.
Meanwhile, the GENIUS Act is set to remain a standalone bill after previous attempts to merge it with another bill fell through. The bill has already passed the Senate and now only needs to secure a final House vote before heading to President Trump’s desk.
Despite the legislative uncertainty, the crypto market appears to be recovering from recent fluctuations, with Bitcoin holding steady around the $119,000 mark. The performance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will continue to be closely monitored as the legislative process unfolds.
Overall, the progress in reconsidering the crypto legislation in the US is a positive step towards providing clarity and regulatory framework for the digital asset industry. The outcome of the upcoming vote will be crucial in determining the future of crypto regulation in the country.