NSA Shifts to Neutral on Digital Asset Bill

The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) has dropped its opposition to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, shifting to a neutral stance just weeks before a crucial procedural vote in the U.S. Senate. The organization, representing over 3,000 elected sheriffs, communicated its decision in a letter sent Thursday, September 3, 2026, to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. The NSA cited the complexity of the legislation and the ongoing work by Congress, the administration, and other stakeholders as reasons for its position change. The group stated that it believes the most appropriate course is to step back and allow the legislative process to proceed in establishing a clear, effective, and much-needed regulatory framework for digital assets. This move removes a significant law enforcement objection that had complicated efforts to build bipartisan support for the bill. Previously, the NSA had been one of the most vocal critics of the CLARITY Act.