Prosecutors Demand Clarity Act Developer Liability Revisions Amid White House Pushback

Legal associations urge amendments to prevent expanded criminal liability for developers in the Clarity Act. White House rejects changes, citing misalignment with administration goals, delaying legislative progress.

Woofun AI reports that the Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys and the Association of District Attorneys submitted a letter to the White House requesting amendments to developer provisions in the Clarity Act. The associations insist that guidelines must not create, expand, or modify criminal liability under federal law. White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt stated these revisions diverge significantly from the administration’s position and would not yield productive negotiations. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto is urging resolution prior to any vote, while Democratic opposition persists regarding crypto ethics provisions. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has not scheduled a vote, noting the bill is unlikely to pass before the August recess.