Sen. Bernie Moreno Says He Will Back CLARITY Act Markup

Ahead of the CLARITY Act markup, Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio said he would vote in favor of the measure and framed the decision as support for competition and consumer choice.

Summary

Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio said he plans to support the CLARITY Act during its markup, writing that lawmakers should keep their "hands off the people's money" and let Americans choose "real competition and better returns." He added that he is "voting to break the cartel." The post presents his public position ahead of the markup process, a legislative stage in which lawmakers review and amend a bill before a committee vote.

Terms & Concepts
  • CLARITY Act: A proposed piece of legislation. In this context, it is the bill scheduled for markup that Senator Bernie Moreno said he would support.
  • Markup: A legislative process in which a committee reviews, debates, and amends a bill before deciding whether to advance it.