U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis have introduced the “Mined in America Act,” aiming to boost domestic Bitcoin mining and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. The legislation creates a voluntary “Mined in America” certification for operations phasing out hardware from adversaries and directs federal support for U.S.-based mining equipment manufacturing. It also formally codifies a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the U.S. Treasury, moving beyond earlier executive actions to treat Bitcoin as part of national financial strategy.
U.S. lawmakers have proposed new legislation to reshape the country’s role in digital asset infrastructure. The “Mined in America Act,” introduced by Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis, seeks to expand U.S.-based cryptocurrency mining while reducing reliance on foreign supply chains.
The bill creates a voluntary certification program for mining operations. A key provision requires participating entities to phase out mining hardware linked to foreign adversaries.
This addresses industry estimates that while the U.S. accounts for roughly 38% of global Bitcoin hash rate, most mining equipment is made abroad. The bill directs federal agencies to support U.S.-based mining hardware development and integrate projects into existing energy programs.
Beyond mining, the legislation would formally establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve within the U.S. Treasury. Previous executive actions had outlined the concept, but the bill aims to embed it into law.
Supporters argue this alignment could strengthen U.S. leadership in digital assets. They believe it reduces exposure to foreign-controlled infrastructure.
Market data suggests mining activity remains resilient despite price volatility. Recent data from Glassnode shows Bitcoin’s hash rate holding near elevated levels, fluctuating between 0.9T and 1.2T.
This divergence indicates sustained investment in mining infrastructure. It reinforces mining’s role as a foundational network layer rather than a purely price-driven activity.
The trend underscores why policymakers are increasingly focused on securing mining capacity. It highlights the strategic importance of digital asset supply chains.
