Bill · S. 954· Senate(119-S-954)
BITCOIN Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Cynthia Lummis
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The BITCOIN Act of 2025 aims to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve through a decentralized network of secure storage facilities. The Secretary of the Treasury will oversee a Bitcoin Purchase Program to acquire 200,000 Bitcoins annually over five years. This program utilizes resources from the Federal Reserve System to offset costs. The Act includes specific rules for managing digital assets resulting from forks or airdrops. All acquired Bitcoin must be held for a minimum of 20 years. Finally, the bill provides a framework for states to voluntarily participate in storing their holdings in segregated accounts.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5
The bill includes provisions to use surplus funds and future Bitcoin asset appreciation/disposition to reduce the national debt.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires quarterly public reports and independent third-party audits to ensure transparency.
Is this likely to grow the economy?+4
The bill aims to enhance financial leadership and provide a hedge against economic uncertainty through Bitcoin reserves.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced National Financial Security: The bill finds that acquiring Bitcoin can strengthen the financial condition of the United States and provide a hedge against economic uncertainty (Section 2).
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Financial Innovation and Leadership: By diversifying national assets to include Bitcoin, the bill aims to position the United States at the forefront of global financial innovation (Section 2).
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Transparency and Accountability: The Secretary is required to establish a "Proof of Reserve" system involving quarterly public reports and independent third-party audits to ensure the integrity of the holdings (Section 6).
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Protection of Private Property: The Act explicitly states that it does not authorize the government to seize or impair property rights in lawfully acquired Bitcoin, affirming the rights of individuals to maintain control over their own assets (Section 10).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Assumption of Risk for States: States that choose to participate in the storage program must explicitly acknowledge that digital asset custody carries inherent risks that cannot be completely eliminated (Section 8).
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Restrictions on Asset Disposition: Digital assets resulting from forks or airdrops cannot be sold or disposed of for a 5-year period following the event (Section 4).
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Long-term Asset Lock-up: All Bitcoin deposited into the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is subject to a minimum holding period of at least 20 years, during which it cannot be sold, swapped, or auctioned (Section 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces National Debt+5Improves Economic Growth+4Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Privacy Rights+2Increase States Rights+2Increases Federal Power+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+3
- 3/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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