Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bill Cassidy introduced the "Mined in America Act" on Monday, aiming to strengthen U.S. Bitcoin mining infrastructure and codify the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve framework. The bill builds directly on President Donald Trump's March executive order, which established a reserve using Bitcoin seized through criminal and civil forfeitures.
From Executive Order to Permanent Law
The legislation seeks to turn the executive action into statute, positioning mining as a long-term supply source for the reserve. Lummis said the initiative aligns with Trump's pledge to make the U.S. a global crypto hub, while Cassidy emphasized mining's growing role in the national economy.
Hardware Certification Targets Chinese Dominance
The bill introduces a voluntary certification program for mining facilities and pools, overseen by the Commerce Department. Crucially, certified operators must phase out hardware linked to foreign adversaries — a direct response to the fact that 87% of mining equipment comes from China, despite the U.S. controlling 38% of global Bitcoin hash rate. Dennis Porter of the Satoshi Action Fund described this imbalance as a structural risk to U.S. leadership.
Federal Support for Domestic Manufacturing
The directive calls on federal agencies to assist U.S. hardware producers through National Institute of Standards and Technology programs, aiming to build secure equipment and reduce overseas dependency. Yet the political backdrop is complex: other crypto bills like the CLARITY Act face delays amid regulatory disagreements. Separately, Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised security concerns about Chinese mining firm Bitmain, with federal reviews ongoing over potential surveillance risks.