A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Mined in America Act of 2026 aims to reduce national security risks by replacing mining hardware related to foreign adversaries with infrastructure from the United States or friendly nations. It establishes a voluntary Mined in America Certification Program through the Secretary of Commerce to certify mining facilities and pools that meet specific hardware sourcing and cybersecurity standards. The bill provides various Federal program incentives, including loan guarantees and grants, to support this transition. Additionally, it codifies the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a United States Digital Asset Stockpile within the Department of the Treasury. The legislation also authorizes the government to acquire Bitcoin directly from certified miners without capital gains tax.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +5
Does this cut the tax on profits from selling investments?
The bill exempts certified Bitcoin miners from capital gains tax on sales of qualified Bitcoin to the United States for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
- Scored +5
Does this invest in rural communities?
The bill provides specific grants and loan guarantees for certified compute-focused entities located in rural areas.
- Scored +5
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?
The bill requires certified entities to maintain specific cybersecurity protocols to protect network systems and physical facilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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National Security and Operational Integrity: By replacing hardware from foreign adversaries with domestic or friendly nation products, the bill seeks to reduce risks to national security and operational integrity (Section 2(a)(4), Section 2(a)(5)).
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Economic Opportunities for Certified Entities: Certification may serve as a basis for eligibility or priority for Federal loans, grants, reimbursements, or procurement programs (Section 4(a)(2)(B)).
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Support for Infrastructure Conversion: The bill recognizes the conversion of mining hardware into infrastructure for artificial intelligence training, inference, or grid-responsive operations (Section 4(b)(3)(D)).
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Energy and Grid Benefits: The bill includes provisions for deploying "Mined in America grid-interactive infrastructure" to support load shifting, flexible demand, and emissions reduction (Section 5(a)(1)(B), Section 5(c)(4)).
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Rural Economic Development: The Act provides for grants and loan guarantees for certified compute-focused entities located in rural areas to support employment and energy infrastructure (Section 5(d)(3)).
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Tax Advantages for Specific Miners: Certified Bitcoin miners may be exempt from capital gains tax on gross income from the sale of qualified Bitcoin to the United States for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (Section 6(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict Hardware Sourcing Requirements: To maintain certification, entities must adhere to a strict schedule of reducing hardware manufactured by entities related to foreign adversaries, reaching 0 percent by 2030 (Section s 4(b)(3)(A)).
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Compliance Burdens: Certified mining facilities and pools are required to maintain specific cybersecurity protocols and submit periodic reports to verify continued compliance (Section 4(b)(2)(E), Section 4(g)(1)(A)).
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Increased Oversight: The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to conduct audits or inspections of certified entities to ensure they are meeting all requirements (Section 4(g)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this cut the tax on profits from selling investments? — The bill exempts certified Bitcoin miners from capital gains tax on sales of qualified Bitcoin to the United States for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill incentivizes domestic infrastructure development and provides Federal support for high-density compute and AI-related industries. Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill provides potential access to Federal loans, grants, and procurement programs for certified mining facilities and pools. Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill supports job retention and creation in rural areas through grants and loan guarantees for certified compute-focused entities.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill offers significant financial incentives, such as tax exemptions and loan guarantees, to certified mining and compute business owners. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill includes specific provisions to support economic development and employment in rural areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill provides specific grants and loan guarantees for certified compute-focused entities located in rural areas. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The bill encourages the deployment of grid-interactive infrastructure that supports emissions reduction.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this better protect the country from computer attacks? — The bill requires certified entities to maintain specific cybersecurity protocols to protect network systems and physical facilities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill provides support for the development of secure, energy-efficient hardware through NIST and the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to maintain a publicly accessible registry of certified entities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill promotes rural economic development which may indirectly support housing stability through job creation.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Marsha BlackburnRepublican · Tennessee
Cynthia LummisRepublican · Wyoming