U.S. Congress Introduces H.R. 5166 Requiring Treasury to Create Bitcoin Custody Plan for Federal Strategic Reserve

COINOTAG reported on September 9, citing Bitcoin Magazine, that the U.S. House has introduced Bill H.R. 5166, directing the Treasury Department to develop a formal custody framework and operational protocols for Bitcoin holdings acquired by the federal government, including a designated strategic Bitcoin reserve. Filed by Congresswoman Joyce (Ohio) on September 5, 2025, the proposal is linked to the 2026 fiscal year Financial Services and General Government Appropriations and focuses on fiscal oversight, compliance and defined custodial arrangements rather than policy speculation. Market participants and public finance officials should monitor forthcoming administrative guidance detailing implementation and reporting requirements under the appropriations language.