Treasury Secretary Bessent urges CLARITY Act passage on February 14, 2026

On February 14, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called for rapid passage of the CLARITY crypto market structure bill to bolster investor confidence amid sell-offs. He signaled a spring signing target and highlighted the 2026 midterms as a catalyst for urgency, with Polymarket showing split-control odds and U.S. House data reflecting a narrow Republican edge.