Mined in America Act Aims to Boost Domestic Bitcoin Mining and Strategic Reserve

Key Facts

1Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis introduced the 'Mined in America Act' on March 30, 2026.

2The bill aims to shift digital asset mining operations back to U.S. soil.

3The legislation seeks to codify President Trump's executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve.

Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis introduced the 'Mined in America Act' to strengthen domestic digital infrastructure and codify a national Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve. The legislation explicitly links this reserve to an executive order issued by Donald Trump, aiming to formalize BTC as a key national asset. A voluntary certification program administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce will oversee mining facilities, with a strict deadline for full hardware compliance set for 2030. Notably, the bill targets Chinese firms Bitmain and MicroBT for replacement to protect the U.S. share of 38% of the global hashrate. However, the proposed legislation has recently raised intense discussions and concerns regarding the potential prospect of nationalizing the Bitcoin mining sector. Critics suggest these measures could lead to excessive government control over what is traditionally a decentralized industry. Market experts maintain that while these concerns exist, the legislative backing provides significant long-term fundamental support for Bitcoin and U.S.-based mining firms.

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Version 57 months ago

What changed: Added a new analytical perspective regarding concerns that the proposed legislation could lead to the nationalization of the U.S. Bitcoin mining sector.

Version 47 months ago

What changed: The update specifies that the bill codifies a specific executive order by Donald Trump, sets a 2030 deadline for hardware reshoring, and identifies Bitmain and MicroBT as the primary foreign competitors.

Version 37 months ago

What changed: Added specific data points regarding the U.S. share of global hashrate and the critical level of dependency on Chinese mining hardware manufacturers.

Version 27 months ago

What changed: Added administrative details clarifying that the certification program is voluntary, managed by the Department of Commerce, and includes mining pools.

Version 17 months ago

What changed: The update adds specific regulatory details, including a certification system for domestic mining operations and a strategic shift away from Chinese-manufactured hardware.