H.R. 6180

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6180 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 6180

To allow Federal taxes to be paid in Bitcoin, and for other purposes.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 20, 2025

Mr. Davidson introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 
Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall 
within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned

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A BILL

To allow Federal taxes to be paid in Bitcoin, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; FINDINGS.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Bitcoin for 
America Act''.
(b) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
(1) Bitcoin operates on a decentralized, open-source 
protocol with a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins, creating 
inherent scarcity that contrasts sharply with fiat currencies; 
historical data shows that Bitcoin's value has increased 
dramatically since its 2009 inception, exceeding the compound 
annual growth rates of traditional assets as a direct result of 
its deflationary design.
(2) By authorizing the acceptance of Federal income taxes 
in Bitcoin and the deposit of such funds into the Strategic 
Bitcoin Reserve, the United States will diversify its national 
wealth into a non-inflationary asset that serves as a long-term 
store of value, thereby strengthening the Nation's financial 
resilience against currency devaluation, economic instability, 
and global market volatility.
(3) Other nations--including but not limited to China, 
Russia, and emerging economies--actively acquire Bitcoin to 
diversify their reserves and hedge against global financial 
instability, such that the United States risks falling behind 
in this strategic race; authorizing the incorporation of 
Bitcoin into the United States Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 
through tax revenues would bolster the Nation's global 
competitiveness and safeguard national security by securing a 
stake in a decentralized, geopolitically neutral asset immune 
to sanctions or external interference.
(4) Bitcoin's permissionless nature enables individuals to 
participate in the global economy without reliance on 
traditional banking systems, which often exclude underserved 
populations; by enabling the payment of Federal income taxes in 
Bitcoin, the United States promotes financial inclusion, 
empowering citizens to engage in a modern, decentralized 
economy.
(5) The value of the United States dollar is influenced by 
monetary policies, including quantitative easing and interest 
rate adjustments, which have historically led to inflation and 
reduced purchasing power; Bitcoin, being free from such 
interventions, offers a stable alternative for preserving 
wealth, and the establishment and maintenance of the Strategic 
Bitcoin Reserve would mitigate risks associated with fiat 
currency devaluation, ensuring the United States maintains 
economic strength in an increasingly digital and decentralized 
global economy.
(6) Bitcoin's value is expected to appreciate due to its 
scarcity and growing adoption, such that revenues deposited 
into the United States Bitcoin Strategic Reserve would increase 
in real value over time, creating a self-sustaining fiscal 
mechanism that reduces reliance on debt-based financing, 
enhances the Nation's balance sheet, and provides a robust 
financial foundation for future generations.

SEC. 2. PAYMENT OF FEDERAL TAXES WITH BITCOIN.

(a) In General.--Subchapter B of chapter 64 of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

``SEC. 6318. PAYMENT WITH BITCOIN.

``(a) Authority.--The Secretary shall allow taxpayers to pay the 
taxes (and any penalty, addition to tax, or other amount) imposed under 
this title with Bitcoin.
``(b) Manner of Payment.--For purposes of this title, a payment of 
any amount with Bitcoin shall be deemed made--
``(1) if the taxpayer irrevocably transfers Bitcoin--
``(A) to a Bitcoin network address designated by 
the Secretary, or
``(B) to an address or account of an entity 
designated by the Secretary to act as a financial agent 
under subsection (e), in accordance with procedures 
prescribed by the Secretary, and
``(2) at the time that the transfer described in paragraph 
(1) has obtained the level of network confirmations specified 
by the Secretary.
The Secretary may prescribe rules regarding required network 
confirmations and proof of transfer.
``(c) Valuation.--The amount of any payment made with Bitcoin shall 
be the fair market value of the Bitcoin at the time the payment is 
deemed made under subsection (b). The Secretary shall prescribe 
regulations that establish and publish one or more reference rates for 
determining such fair market value, similar to the foreign currency 
exchange rates published for Federal tax purposes.
``(d) Nonrecognition.--No gain or loss shall be recognized by a 
taxpayer on the transfer of Bitcoin to the United States (including to 
a financial agent of the United States acting pursuant to subsection 
(e)) in satisfaction of any liability imposed by this title. A transfer 
described in the preceding sentence shall not be treated as a sale or 
exchange for purposes of section 1001. Nonrecognition under this 
subsection shall apply only to the portion of any transfer not 
exceeding the amount of the liability satisfied thereby, determined 
using the fair market value under subsection (c). Any amount 
transferred in excess of such liability shall be treated as a 
disposition for purposes of section 1001.
``(e) Third-Party Financial Agents.--The Secretary may enter into 
contracts or other arrangements with regulated financial institutions 
chartered or licensed under United States law and subject to the Bank 
Secrecy Act and applicable Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) 
requirements to act as the Secretary's financial agents to receive 
custody, convert (if and as directed by the Secretary), and remit 
Bitcoin tendered under this section. Agents shall comply with 
applicable Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, and financial regulatory 
standards.
``(f) Information Reporting and Guidance.--The Secretary may 
prescribe such regulations or other guidance as are necessary or 
appropriate to carry out the purposes of this section, including rules 
for documentation, receipts, timing and source of valuation, acceptable 
exchanges and price feeds, required network confirmations, and 
information reporting by payors and agents.
``(g) Basis and Lot Selection.--
``(1) In general.--In the case of a taxpayer that holds 
more than one lot of Bitcoin, the taxpayer may designate which 
lot or lots of Bitcoin are treated as transferred in a 
transaction described in subsection (d), in such form and 
manner and at such time as the Secretary may prescribe.
``(2) Permissible methods.--The Secretary shall prescribe 
regulations that allow taxpayers to determine which lot or lots 
are treated as transferred using one or more permissible 
methods including specific identification, first-in first-out, 
last-in first-out, highest cost in first-out, or other methods 
similar to those allowed under section 1012 and the regulations 
thereunder. The regulations shall provide rules for elections, 
changes in method, and default ordering when a taxpayer does 
not make a designation.
``(3) Basis.--The adjusted basis of the lots of Bitcoin 
treated as transferred under this section shall be removed from 
the taxpayer's aggregate basis in Bitcoin held, and the basis 
and holding period of any remaining Bitcoin shall be determined 
without regard to any gain or loss not recognized under 
subsection (d).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for subchapter B of 
chapter 64 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following 
new item:

``Sec. 6318. Payment with Bitcoin.''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall 
apply to payments made after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 3. STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE AND CUSTODY AUTHORITY.

(a) Establishment.--Any Bitcoin received by the Secretary as a 
payment under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 shall be deposited by 
the Secretary in a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (referred to in this Act 
as the ``Reserve'').
(b) Custody and Management.--The Secretary is authorized to--
(1) accept, hold, and aggregate Bitcoin received under 
Federal law or acquired through lawful means on behalf of the 
United States,
(2) establish such custody, storage, and security 
arrangements for the Reserve as the Secretary determines 
appropriate, including cold storage, multi-signature 
arrangements, and geographically distributed storage 
facilities, and
(3) manage such holdings with discretion, subject to 
applicable law, to ensure long-term safekeeping and security.
(c) Long-Term Retention.--Bitcoin deposited in the Reserve shall be 
held for the long-term benefit of the United States. The Secretary may 
not sell, swap, or otherwise dispose of Bitcoin held in the Reserve 
except--
(1) in accordance with a schedule providing that no more 
than one-twentieth of the total holdings may be disposed of in 
any one-year period, and
(2) only after the 20-year period beginning on the date 
such Bitcoin was received or acquired by the United States.
(d) Reporting and Oversight.--The Secretary shall publish an annual 
public report describing--
(1) the total Bitcoin holdings of the United States, and
(2) the custody and security arrangements of the Reserve.
(e) Secretary.--For purposes of this section, the term 
``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the Treasury or the Secretary's 
delegate.
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