The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the BTC strategic reserve on Wednesday.

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee will hold a meeting this Wednesday to consider H.R. 8957—the “American Reserve Modernization Act” of 2026. This marks the first time that the concept of a strategic BTC reserve has moved from presidential executive order status into the stage of mandatory legislative process.

Key details:

• The bill formally establishes the creation of a strategic BTC reserve within the structure of the U.S. Treasury Department, as well as a separate reserve for confiscated non-Bitcoin assets.
• BTC seized by the government will be directed into the reserve, while proceeds from the sale of other assets may be used to purchase additional BTC or to reduce the national debt.
• A key condition is a 20-year lock-up period for the reserve, during which the government is prohibited from trading or selling BTC—except in cases of national debt repayment.
• The bill was introduced on May 21, 2026, by Republican Nick Begich (Alaska) in co-sponsorship with Democrat Jared Golden (Maine).

The committee’s vote will determine whether the bill moves forward for consideration by the full House of Representatives—after which it will still need to pass the Senate and receive the president’s signature.