- White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt has found himself fired from the Georgia Army National Guard in order to remain a key Senate vote on the Clarity Act.
- His comments come during the Clarity Act’s big week.
- Patrick Witt has criticized lawmakers for delaying the bill as Russia moves forward with crypto-friendly legislation.
As the Senate faces a narrow window to pass the Clarity Act before the August recess, White House adviser Patrick Witt has found himself fired from the Georgia Army National Guard service that threatened to fire him at a critical time.
In official postPatrick Witt said, “Last week, it was announced that I will have to go to mandatory training as part of my service in the Georgia Army National Guard, before Clarity starts in the Senate.
According to multiple sources, the bill still needs 7 votes from Democratic members to reach 60 votes to pass. However, there is still a great deal of debate over the final discussion on ethical discourse and consumer protection.
Witt had already suspended his Guard training once in April to advance the CLARITY Act. In the post, he thanked President Trump and former crypto czar David Sacks for the opportunity to stay on the job.
Patrick Witt Blames Lawmakers for Delay in Russian Law as Crypto Bill Advances
Earlier today, Patrick Witt blasted US lawmakers for delaying approval of the Clarity Act while countries like Russia are working on pro-crypto legislation. Patrick Witt mentioned a previous post he shared a few days ago, saying “The world won’t wait for America forever. We can take the lead in the digital economy by passing the Clarity Act, or see how someone sets up global financial regulations.”
Russia is on the verge of establishing a clear system for cryptocurrencies. The main bill, “On Modern Money and Digital Rights,” passed the first reading in the State Duma in April 2026, and is expected to have a second and third reading on July 21, 2026.
The law will recognize crypto as a commodity, which will allow regulated trading through licensed intermediaries, and will allow limited activities such as buying securities and exchanging digital assets.
Clarity Act Enters Tough Window Ahead of August Recess
This week is one of the last opportunities for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) to appear in the Senate before the August recess. There is a very narrow window of legislative dates as lawmakers prepare to head to Washington around August 7-10. If the bill misses this deadline, it will be shelved until the end of the midterms or 2027 due to the midterm election campaign.
This bill would divide responsibilities between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for digital currencies. This bill was previously approved by the House in 2025 and passed Senate Banking Committee by a 15-9 vote in May 2026.
The bill is currently on the Senate calendar, but a floor vote is not scheduled. Senator Cynthia Lummis said the bill is “ready for big time” and could be enacted in the coming days.
However, there is no discussion on the main points mentioned in the bill. Democrats want strong moral codes. In their quest, they need provisions that would prevent government officials from owning or selling certain digital assets. This includes the President, Vice President, and members of Congress.
US President Donald Trump publicly urged the Senate to pass the resolution with the support of Senate leaders Cynthia Lummis, Tim Scott, who is the chairman of the Banking Committee, and Majority Leader John Thune. The updated version is expected to be launched this week. A potential move or floor dispute is expected to be looked at before the August break.
