American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026
To establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and other programs to ensure the transparent management of Bitcoin holdings of the Federal Government, to offset costs utilizing certain resources of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.
The American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 proposes to set up a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to manage the federal government’s Bitcoin holdings in a clear and transparent manner. It also aims to offset the costs of this program using certain resources of the Federal Reserve System. This bill was introduced on May 21, 2026, and has since been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. On September 16, 2026, the committee held a consideration and mark-up session and voted to report the bill with amendments. The bill received a positive vote of 28 to 21 and is now ready for further legislative action.
This bill would mainly affect the federal government, financial institutions, and anyone interested in how the government manages its cryptocurrency holdings. If passed, it could lead to more structured and transparent practices in handling Bitcoin as part of the government’s assets. It might also influence how other digital currencies are managed in the future.
As of the last update on September 16, 2026, the bill has passed the committee stage and been ordered to be reported with amendments. The next steps include consideration by the full House and possible further amendments before a vote.
