NOBLE becomes first major law enforcement group to back the CLARITY Act

The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) has formally endorsed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), urging Senate leaders John Thune and Chuck Schumer to advance the legislation. The move makes NOBLE the first major U.S. law enforcement organization to publicly support the bill as it faces criticism tied to ethics questions and illicit finance risks. NOBLE National President Reneé Hall, a former Dallas police chief, signed the letter. She said the proposal would expand law enforcement capabilities while keeping long-standing criminal enforcement powers intact. In its message to Senate leadership, NOBLE highlighted broader regulatory obligations across the digital asset industry, stronger forfeiture authorities, new compliance expectations, and additional oversight of crypto kiosks. The organization said these measures could improve investigative visibility and provide more tools to combat financial crime. NOBLE also stressed that the legislation would not alter existing federal criminal authorities used to prosecute offenses including money laundering, unlicensed money transmission, conspiracy, sanctions violations, and related crimes. The endorsement sets NOBLE apart from several other law enforcement and prosecutor groups that have flagged concerns about the bill. The National District Attorneys Association, the National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the National Sheriffs' Association have previously objected, focusing on Section 604. A coalition of Catholic sisters has also urged Senate leadership to revisit the bill, citing what it views as insufficient provisions addressing illicit finance, anti-money laundering, and accountability. Despite the pushback, industry advocates continue to press for floor time. Stand With Crypto has called on supporters to lobby senators ahead of the chamber's return from recess on July 13. The bill still requires 60 votes on the Senate floor, meaning at least seven Democrats would need to support it. Whether NOBLE's backing reduces resistance—particularly around Section 604—may become clearer once senators return to Washington.