Clarity Bill to Face First Procedural Vote on 15th as White House Expresses Confidence

A senior White House official reportedly stated that they are 'very confident' the Clarity Act, a U.S. virtual asset market regulation bill, will pass its first procedural vote on the 15th. According to Pete Rizzo's X account 'The Bitcoin Historian,' the official said, 'Our focus is entirely on securing a successful vote today.' The Block reported on April 14 that Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the President's Digital Assets Advisory Committee, expressed optimism about Clarity Act negotiations at a Washington event. Witt stated the White House has addressed concerns raised during negotiations and that the current bill represents the 'best and final proposal.' The Block also noted that the vote on the 15th is not the final passage but the first procedural vote determining whether the bill moves forward for further consideration, with remaining issues including stablecoin compensation, President Trump's conflict of interest, and software developer protections.