U.S. Senators Unveil "Mined in America Act" to Bolster Domestic Bitcoin Mining, Formalize Strategic Reserve

Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bill Cassidy have introduced the "Mined in America Act," a Republican-backed bill aimed at strengthening digital asset mining in the United States and cementing a national strategic Bitcoin reserve. The proposal would codify President Donald Trump's executive order establishing the reserve and fund it with BTC seized by the Department of the Treasury through judicial and civil actions. Sponsors say the effort supports the broader push to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the world" by expanding mining's role in the domestic economy. Investors are watching closely, as decisions around federal BTC holdings can influence the sector's overall market capitalization. The U.S. mining network already accounts for a substantial share of global hashrate, and the legislation seeks to protect that infrastructure from foreign competition. The bill directs the Department of Commerce to set up a voluntary certification program for mining pools and data centers, with the goal of standardizing practices and improving transparency and operational efficiency nationwide. Certified facilities would also be required to begin shifting away from mining equipment produced by companies tied to foreign adversaries, framing the measure as both an economic and national security initiative. Lummis, who has said she will not seek reelection in 2027, has been a leading advocate for crypto-related fiscal and regulatory reforms. The measure is positioned as part of her effort to establish a durable legal framework for digital asset growth before leaving office. Backers argue the "Mined in America" Act would further institutionalize Bitcoin in the U.S., pairing a domestic mining strategy with a strategic reserve to reinforce American technological and financial leadership in the evolving global digital economy.