The US government shutdown has concluded, and lawmakers are now focused on passing a digital asset market structure bill that could significantly influence voter decisions in the 2026 midterm elections. The Senate Banking and Agriculture Committees have drafted their respective versions of the bill based on the CLARITY Act passed by the House of Representatives earlier this year. While the current Congress session ends in January 2027, lawmakers may face a tight timeline to pass the Responsible Financial Innovation Act before campaigns for the midterms begin in earnest. 2026 will be crucial as it marks the first time voters will cast their ballots for representatives who have been influenced by this bill’s passage, according to Mason Lynaugh, community director of Stand With Crypto.