Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025

The bill would designate the Secretary of Commerce as the principal advisor to the President on blockchain and distributed ledger technology policy. It would direct Commerce to establish a Blockchain Deployment Program and, within 180 days of enactment, stand up advisory committees that include federal agencies, industry operators, developers, cybersecurity experts, academics, nonprofits, small businesses, artists, and rural stakeholders. The Secretary would develop and disseminate best practices covering interoperability, cybersecurity risk reduction, key storage security, and cost-benefit analyses of blockchain adoption across industries. Commerce would also examine how federal agencies currently use or could benefit from blockchain technology and coordinate government-wide security efforts in this space.

The bill would not require any private entity to share information with the Secretary, seek the Secretary's assistance, or implement any recommended measure. Best practices would be voluntary. The Blockchain Deployment Program would automatically terminate seven years after enactment. Annual reports to Congress would begin two years after enactment.

The Department of Commerce and the Secretary, who would take on new advisory and coordination responsibilities; federal agencies evaluated for blockchain readiness; private sector stakeholders — including technology developers, infrastructure operators, small and large businesses, and content creators — invited to participate in advisory committees; and state, local, and tribal governments whose interests the Secretary must consider.

If enacted, Commerce would become the federal government's primary voice on blockchain policy, shaping best practices and federal agency adoption strategies. Industry participants, from startups to large enterprises, would gain a formal channel to influence federal standards and recommendations, though compliance with any guidance would remain entirely voluntary.

The Secretary would establish a Blockchain Deployment Program and advisory committees within 180 days of enactment, drawing membership from federal agencies and a broad range of nongovernmental stakeholders. On an ongoing basis, the Secretary would facilitate best-practice development in consultation with industry and publish research and standardized terminology. Starting two years after enactment, Commerce would submit annual reports to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, covering program activities, legislative recommendations, and emerging risks. The program sunsets automatically after seven years.