ethics provision
Coverage of ethics provision in the Nexus archive.
- Democrats Push Back on GOP Ethics Text as Thune Doubts a Pre-Recess Clarity Vote
Senate Democrats rejected the GOP's ethics provision in the latest Clarity Act draft, citing concerns over the Department of Justice as the sole enforcer. Majority Leader John Thune expressed doubt about passing the crypto market-structure bill before the August recess, while Republicans and Democrats continue negotiations over enforcement roles and consumer protections.
- Trump agrees to ethics provision as crypto bill inches closer to Senate vote
President Trump has agreed to an ethics provision, which may facilitate the passage of crypto legislation into law. The bill is moving closer to a Senate vote.
- Trump’s crypto ethics stance leaves Clarity Act negotiations in limbo
A meeting last week to discuss an ethics provision addressing President Trump's vast crypto wealth has left the Clarity Act negotiations in limbo. The provision aims to address his crypto wealth but details remain unclear.
- Senators to meet with Trump on crypto bill
Several senators will meet with President Donald Trump to discuss progress on the Clarity Act, a cryptocurrency regulatory bill with unresolved ethics provisions tied to Trump's business interests. Lawmakers aim to pass the bill before the August recess amid challenges securing bipartisan agreement.