The U.S. House of Representatives introduced the ARMA Act, proposing to lock in Bitcoin reserves for at least 20 years without setting a purchase target

Deep Tide TechFlow news: On May 23, The Block reported that U.S. House members Nick Begich and Jared Golden introduced the draft “American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026,” which would establish a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve and create a separate digital asset reserve for non-Bitcoin assets.

The bill stipulates that the Bitcoin included in the reserve must be locked for at least 20 years, during which it may not be sold, exchanged, auctioned, or otherwise disposed of. Unlike the previously proposed “BITCOIN Act,” which aimed to purchase 1,000,000 Bitcoins within 5 years, ARMA does not set a specific purchase target; instead, it requires the Treasury and the Department of Commerce to study increasing holdings through a “budget-neutral” approach. The bill also requires federal agencies to disclose the digital assets they hold within 60 days after the law takes effect, and to implement quarterly reserve attestations, independent audits, and congressional oversight.