Prospects for the U.S. “Clarity” crypto bill are dimming, with some Republican senators warning it may lack the support needed to advance next week. Negotiations over strengthened ethics provisions sought by Democrats have shown little progress. Lawmakers from both parties say the ethics dispute remains unresolved despite ethics language in the latest Senate draft. The Senate has scheduled a procedural vote for Sept. 15. The bill’s chance of becoming law this year is put at about 15 percent.

U.S. Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego warned that rushing a vote on the Clarity Act could set back legislation on crypto market structure. He said forcing a vote without resolving ethics rules and stablecoin revenue issues could undo progress made so far. Speaking at a blockchain symposium in Wyoming, Gallego urged the industry to support further bipartisan talks. President Donald Trump pressed Congress to pass a “fair version” of the bill, while Senate leaders have delayed action until September.