Representative Nick Begich has introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA) of 2026, legislation that would require the US federal government to formally establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and consolidate its existing cryptocurrency holdings, estimated at around $25 billion. The bill represents a concrete legislative step beyond executive orders, embedding Bitcoin custody mandates directly into federal law. If passed, ARMA would require secure storage infrastructure for government-held Bitcoin, which has largely accumulated through asset seizures in criminal and civil cases. The move reflects growing bipartisan interest in treating Bitcoin as a sovereign reserve asset, similar to gold, amid broader competition with other nations over digital asset positioning. No Senate companion bill has yet been announced.
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