U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has publicly criticized former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried for his comments on the Clarity Act, emphasizing that the proposed legislation would impose stricter penalties on him. Lummis, a key figure in shaping the bill, distanced her efforts from Bankman-Fried's past lobbying activities, asserting that her legislation fundamentally differs from measures he allegedly tried to influence in 2022. Lummis highlighted that the Clarity Act, which advanced from the House to the Senate in 2025, includes stringent enforcement standards and provisions against "bad actors." Her response comes after Bankman-Fried described the act as a significant milestone for the crypto industry. Lummis, however, underscored her commitment to robust regulatory frameworks, contrasting her bill with the more lenient 2022 Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act that Bankman-Fried supported.