ARMA Act of 2026 would mandate a 1 million BTC U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Reps. Nick Begich and Jared Golden introduced the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (ARMA), which would create a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and require it to be maintained for at least 20 years. The bill would authorize the Treasury to acquire up to 200,000 BTC per year for five years—targeting 1 million BTC—using a budget-neutral approach tied to gold revaluation and stricter custody standards.