US Lawmakers Push for Study on Strategic Bitcoin Reserves

Representative David P. Joyce introduced House appropriations bill H.R. 5166 on September 6, 2025, directing the Treasury Department to assess the feasibility and implementation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The House Appropriations Committee approved this measure, placing it on the Union Calendar for potential floor consideration. The legislation mandates a comprehensive report within 90 days detailing feasibility assessments, custody standards, legal authorities, and cybersecurity protocols for federal digital asset holdings.