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A law enforcement group that had been fighting federal legislation over consumer safety concerns has moved to the sidelines.
"Neutral," in legislative terms, means an organization stops opposing a measure without endorsing it.
The National Sheriffs' Association took that step on the CLARITY Act, saying it will "step back and allow the legislative process to proceed." The group's earlier opposition rested on consumer protection grounds.
Law enforcement resistance to a bill carries different weight from industry pushback because it invokes public safety rather than commercial interest.
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