U.S. Lawmakers Revive Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Amid White House Announcement

The American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) has been reintroduced by U.S. lawmakers, reviving efforts to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve through federal law. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Reps. Nick Begich and Jared Golden, would codify President Trump's executive order establishing the reserve, directing the Treasury to maintain Bitcoin holdings for at least 20 years.

ARMA would also create a separate stockpile for non-Bitcoin government-held crypto assets and require quarterly public proof-of-reserve reports and independent audits. This approach is seen as a strategic compromise designed to broaden bipartisan support.

The reintroduction of ARMA comes amid a week of significant policy developments on digital assets, including the White House's promise of an imminent Bitcoin Reserve announcement. According to unconfirmed reports, President Trump has also signed a fintech deregulation executive order directing federal regulators to streamline rules for fintech firms.