US Senators Push Crypto Mining Bill to Secure Bitcoin Reserve Plan

Republican Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bill Cassidy have introduced the “Mined in America Act,” a bill designed to expand domestic crypto mining and formalize the federal government’s approach to Bitcoin reserves.

The proposal is based directly on an executive order signed earlier this year by Donald Trump, which planned to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. That reserve would be funded using Bitcoin already held by the US Treasury i.e., largely acquired via criminal and civil asset seizures. Lawmakers aim to ensure continuity beyond the executive branch and reduce policy uncertainty around cryptos.

US Proposes Crypto Mining in America Act

At its core, the crypto mining act seeks to strengthen the role of crypto mining within the US economy. It directs the Department of Commerce to establish a voluntary certification program for mining companies and facilities. Certification would signal compliance with operational, security, and sourcing standards. Over time, this could shape how energy providers, regulators, and institutional partners engage with the sector.

Digital asset mining is a big part of our economy. We should be doing it here in America.

Proud to introduce the Mined in America Act with @SenLummis, which secures supply chains, backs U.S. manufacturing, and supports this key industry.https://t.co/qZdv6SEe3g

— U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (@SenBillCassidy) March 30, 2026

The crypto mining business also requires certified mining operations to slowly move on from equipment made by companies linked to foreign adversaries. This provision aims to correct the overall imbalance in the distribution of mining hardware production globally, which largely involves China, as with a significant proportion of mining machines built by Chinese firms.

The proposed change would probably raise costs in the short term. But it’s also an indication of a larger push to localize crypto-linked critical infrastructure. Supporters say the legislation fits in with the objective to make the US a global center for cryptos.

Sen. Lummis has repeatedly pushed for crypto mainstreaming policies in the national financial system. Her most recent effort signals a desire to secure long-term direction before the end of her term, in early 2027.

Senator Cassidy, meanwhile, has framed mining as an industrial opportunity,and has linked it to domestic job creation and energy utilization.

The strategic Bitcoin reserve remains one of the most closely watched elements of the bill. By transitioning from periodic sales of seized Bitcoin to a holding strategy, the US would adopt a more deliberate stance toward the asset. Such a move could influence market perception.

A government-controlled reserve introduces a steady holder with no immediate need to liquidate, which may affect long-term supply dynamics. More than simply having market impacts, the bill reflects a shift in policymakers’ perception of crypto infrastructure.

Mining is now no longer conceived solely as a private-sector activity. Instead, it is becoming more described as part of national capability, as tied to energy systems, manufacturing, and financial resilience. In fact, the certification program strengthens this pathway into compliance-based integration into the system where the same operators (e.g., miners) find a clear pathway toward becoming part of public systems.

The proposal also overlaps with broader conversations about crypto regulation. Several related bills still on the deck are being worked through in Congress , broader market-structure reforms and stablecoin rules. Progress has been piecemeal, with industry participants and lawmakers differing on whether they should pursue those issues.

In this context, the “Mined in America Act” addresses a smaller, more physical aspect of the ecosystem. Challenges remain. Establishing a domestic hardware supply chain will necessitate considerable investment and time. Manufacturing in the US has to compete with the established foreign manufacturers that rely on scale and cost advantages. For mining companies, the move could lift capital expenditure and tighten margins, at least in the near term.

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