The National Sheriffs’ Association has withdrawn its opposition to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and adopted a neutral position as the Senate prepares for a potential vote later in September. The change reverses months of criticism from the group, which had warned that provisions involving crypto mixers, decentralized finance and blockchain software could hinder efforts to trace illicit transactions and recover victims’ funds. The NSA said the legislation remains complex and that lawmakers should be allowed to continue the process, but it did not endorse the bill. Its shift removes one prominent law-enforcement objection and could help supporters seeking bipartisan backing, including Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada. Major disputes remain, including restrictions on the president’s ability to profit from digital assets, stablecoin rewards, tokenized equities and the scope of protections for law enforcement. The House passed the bill in July 2025, while Senate agriculture and banking committees advanced separate versions in 2026. A Senate vote is expected before the end of September. If Congress fails to act, CFTC Chair Michael Selig has put staff on notice to prepare crypto rules, while SEC Chair Paul Atkins and Selig have indicated their agencies could pursue rulemaking and enforcement instead.