U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Crypto Bill Faces Partisan Hurdles Ahead of Key Vote

A key U.S. Senate committee will hold a markup hearing on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, for a new draft crypto market structure bill, but its passage is uncertain due to partisan disagreements. The bill aims to define regulatory roles for the CFTC and SEC over digital assets. The draft, published on January 21, focuses on CFTC oversight of digital commodities. Committee Chair John Boozman (R) acknowledged "fundamental policy differences" with lead Democrat Cory Booker, signaling a likely partisan vote. Lawmakers have filed multiple amendments for debate. While some provisions, like ensuring a bipartisan CFTC quorum, were agreed upon, others, such as legal protections for developers, remain contentious.