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Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1492| Senate 
| Updated: 10/21/2025
Bernie Moreno

Bernie Moreno

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025" aims to establish the United States as a leader in the deployment, use, and competitiveness of blockchain technology and other distributed ledger technologies. It designates the Secretary of Commerce as the principal advisor to the President on related policy, covering applications, tokens, and tokenization. A central component is the creation of the National Blockchain Deployment Advisory Committee within 180 days of enactment. This committee, composed of federal agency representatives and diverse nongovernmental experts, will operate for seven years to examine issues, provide recommendations, and promote national security in the blockchain space. The Advisory Committee's duties include assessing federal agencies' use and preparedness for blockchain, encouraging inter-agency coordination, and supporting secure adoption for critical infrastructure. Concurrently, the Secretary of Commerce is tasked with developing a compendium of best practices to advance capabilities, ensure interoperability, reduce cybersecurity risks, and quantify the value of blockchain adoption. Additionally, the Secretary must consult stakeholders, make research publicly available, and standardize terminology to foster a common understanding of these technologies. The bill mandates annual interim reports to Congress on activities, legislative recommendations, and emerging risks, culminating in a final report from the Advisory Committee before its termination.

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1664
Received in the Senate.
Jul 9, 2025
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-84.
Oct 21, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 30, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • June 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1664
    Received in the Senate.


  • July 9, 2025
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.


  • October 21, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-84.


  • October 21, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.

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Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1492| Senate 
| Updated: 10/21/2025
The "Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025" aims to establish the United States as a leader in the deployment, use, and competitiveness of blockchain technology and other distributed ledger technologies. It designates the Secretary of Commerce as the principal advisor to the President on related policy, covering applications, tokens, and tokenization. A central component is the creation of the National Blockchain Deployment Advisory Committee within 180 days of enactment. This committee, composed of federal agency representatives and diverse nongovernmental experts, will operate for seven years to examine issues, provide recommendations, and promote national security in the blockchain space. The Advisory Committee's duties include assessing federal agencies' use and preparedness for blockchain, encouraging inter-agency coordination, and supporting secure adoption for critical infrastructure. Concurrently, the Secretary of Commerce is tasked with developing a compendium of best practices to advance capabilities, ensure interoperability, reduce cybersecurity risks, and quantify the value of blockchain adoption. Additionally, the Secretary must consult stakeholders, make research publicly available, and standardize terminology to foster a common understanding of these technologies. The bill mandates annual interim reports to Congress on activities, legislative recommendations, and emerging risks, culminating in a final report from the Advisory Committee before its termination.

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Timeline
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 30, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jun 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1664
Received in the Senate.
Jul 9, 2025
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Oct 21, 2025
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-84.
Oct 21, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 30, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • June 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1664
    Received in the Senate.


  • July 9, 2025
    Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.


  • October 21, 2025
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Cruz without amendment. With written report No. 119-84.


  • October 21, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 195.
Bernie Moreno

Bernie Moreno

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDigital media