Mined in America Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Mar 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
This bill, the Mined in America Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Commerce to create a voluntary "Mined in America Certification Program" for cryptocurrency mining facilities and mining pools. To qualify, operations would need to be located in the United States or an allied "friendly nation," avoid ownership or control by entities tied to designated foreign adversaries, and meet phased-in limits on mining hardware made by companies linked to foreign adversaries—starting with no new purchases of such equipment in 2027 and ramping down to zero active use of such hardware by 2030. Certified operators would appear on a public registry (though underlying data would stay confidential and exempt from FOIA requests), and certification could be suspended or revoked for noncompliance.
The bill mainly affects Bitcoin and other proof-of-work mining companies, particularly those weighing whether to seek certification to access certain federal benefits. Certification itself would not be legally required, but it would become a prerequisite for eligibility or priority in specified federal programs, including Department of Energy loan guarantees, an infrastructure reinvestment program, and smart grid investment grants, which the bill amends to recognize certified "Mined in America" projects, including facilities converting mining infrastructure to AI computing or grid-responsive uses.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 26, 2026, by Senator Cassidy with Senator Lummis as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. It would need committee action, votes in the Senate and House, and the President's signature before taking effect.
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Timeline
26 Mar 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 4251 do?
- This bill, the Mined in America Act of 2026, would direct the Secretary of Commerce to create a voluntary "Mined in America Certification Program" for cryptocurrency mining facilities and mining pools. To qualify, operations would need to be located in the United States or an allied "friendly nation," avoid ownership or control by entities tied to designated foreign adversaries, and meet phased-in limits on mining hardware made by companies linked to foreign adversaries—starting with no new purchases of such equipment in 2027 and ramping down to zero active use of such hardware by 2030. Certified operators would appear on a public registry (though underlying data would stay confidential and exempt from FOIA requests), and certification could be suspended or revoked for noncompliance. The bill mainly affects Bitcoin and other proof-of-work mining companies, particularly those weighing whether to seek certification to access certain federal benefits. Certification itself would not be legally required, but it would become a prerequisite for eligibility or priority in specified federal programs, including Department of Energy loan guarantees, an infrastructure reinvestment program, and smart grid investment grants, which the bill amends to recognize certified "Mined in America" projects, including facilities converting mining infrastructure to AI computing or grid-responsive uses. The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 26, 2026, by Senator Cassidy with Senator Lummis as a cosponsor, and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. It would need committee action, votes in the Senate and House, and the President's signature before taking effect.
- Has S. 4251 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4251. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4251?
- S. 4251 was sponsored by Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4251?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (26 Mar 2026).
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