Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.), who chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee, said the committee will mark up the crypto market structure bill during the last week of January 2026. The move postpones the markup that had been scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15, giving sponsors more time to finalize the package and shore up support.
Delay in Crypto Market Structure Bill Markup
Boozman explained that additional time is needed "to finalize the remaining details and ensure the broad support this legislation requires" before moving to markup. The committee's new target is the last week of January 2026, rather than the previously planned Jan. 15 date.
Reasons for the Delay
The announcement frames the delay as a procedural step to complete outstanding work on the bill and to build the consensus necessary for it to advance. Lawmakers and staff are using the extra time to resolve technical and policy details so the measure can attract broader backing when it reaches markup.
Progress in Bipartisan Talks
Boozman said lawmakers had made "meaningful progress" over the weekend in discussions with Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and his team, and characterized recent conversations as constructive. Those exchanges are part of an effort to align positions across the aisle before the committee votes on the text.
Commitment to Bipartisan Legislation
In his statement, Boozman reiterated, "I remain committed to advancing bipartisan crypto market structure legislation," and thanked Sen. Booker for his engagement as the committee addresses complex policy issues. The emphasis in the statement is on completing negotiations now so the bill can move forward with wider support.
Why this matters
For miners in Russia running from a few rigs up to larger setups, committee timing matters mainly because it affects when clearer federal rules might begin to emerge in the U.S. That said, a markup delay itself does not change current law or immediate operating conditions, but it can slow the timeline for any U.S. regulatory shifts that may later influence global markets.
What to do?
If you operate mining equipment, keep monitoring official statements from the Senate Agriculture Committee and key senators involved in talks, since votes and amendments during markup could shape future regulation. Maintain standard operational practices: track energy costs, secure your setups, and avoid assuming near-term legal changes until a final text is published and voted on.
For further context on related developments in the U.S. crypto policy debate, see reporting on the Senate delay to 2026 and recent updates on the CLARITY Act progress.
