US lawmakers have advanced legislation designed to place Donald Trump’s Bitcoin reserve policy into law, according to Cointelegraph. The proposal would require Bitcoin obtained through civil and criminal forfeiture to remain in the reserve for 20 years. If enacted, the measure would give the policy a statutory framework rather than leaving it solely as an executive initiative. The development is directly relevant to Bitcoin (BTC), as the legislation concerns the treatment and long-term retention of government-acquired Bitcoin. Cointelegraph reported the move on September 17, 2026. The source material does not provide details on the bill’s sponsors, the stage of congressional consideration, the amount of Bitcoin involved, or the next steps required for passage.
