[U.S. Congressman: Despite U.S. Government Shutdown, Crypto Market Structure Bill Moves Forward as Planned] BlockBeats News, October 9, according to Cointelegraph, U.S. Representative Bryan Steil from Wisconsin, one of the original co-sponsors of the House Crypto Market Structure Bill CLARITY Act, stated that despite the government shutdown, Republicans still plan to pass the bill by 2026. In an interview, Steil said that the Republican legislative agenda is still progressing, aiming to establish so-called regulatory clarity for the digital industry. Senate leadership within the party has pledged to have the Senate version of the bill signed into law by 2026, but as the U.S. government shutdown enters its eighth day, the industry has expressed concerns about the legislative process.