Over half of US voters support the CLARITY Act, survey finds

A majority of U.S. voters from both major parties support the Cryptocurrency and Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (CLARITY), according to a new poll. The survey also suggests that supporting the bill could be an electoral advantage for members of Congress. According to market research firm HarrisX, a national survey of 2,008 U.S. voters showed that 52% support the bill, while only 11% oppose it. Net support, calculated as the percentage of supporters minus opponents, was 48% among Democrats, 43% among Republicans, and 32% among independents. HarrisX reported that 37% of respondents would be more likely to support a member of Congress who votes for the CLARITY Act, compared to 17% who would be less likely. The survey also found that 70% believe the U.S. should have already passed crypto legislation, and 60% prefer the establishment of clear federal laws over litigation-focused regulation. Additionally, 47% said they would consider supporting a candidate from another party if their own party opposed the CLARITY Act. Meanwhile, 56% of respondents believe that digital payment systems built in foreign countries would weaken U.S. national security, indicating that digital finance is widely viewed as a national security issue.