Bill Cassidy
Senator for Louisiana · Republican · United States
“262(i)) (referred to in this paragraph as the `reference product sponsor'), brings an action for infringement under this section against an applicant for approval of a biological product under section 351(k) of [[Page S4199]] such Act that references that reference product (referred to in this paragraph as the `subsection (k) applicant'),…”
“262(i)) (referred to in this paragraph as the `reference product sponsor'), brings an action for infringement under this section against an applicant for approval of a biological product under section 351(k) of [[Page S4199]] such Act that references that reference product (referred to in this paragraph as the `subsection (k) applicant'),…”
“People of my State and across the country support this bill and have contacted my office asking that Congress reinstate it, so that military spouse or the servicemember newly separated from the service, the working mom, the low-income family, the person being separated from jail, all these have the opportunity to work hard, contribute to…”
“People of my State and across the country support this bill and have contacted my office asking that Congress reinstate it, so that military spouse or the servicemember newly separated from the service, the working mom, the low-income family, the person being separated from jail, all these have the opportunity to work hard, contribute to…”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONSTITUTING THE MAJORITY PARTY'S MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE HUNDRE…”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4200] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONSTITUTING THE MAJORITY PARTY'S MEMBERSHIP ON CERTAIN COMMITTEES FOR THE ONE HUNDRE…”
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“262(l)(7)), the patent would have issued before the date specified in section 351(l)(7)(A) of such Act but for the failure of the Office to issue the patent or a delay in the issuance of the patent, as described in paragraph (1) of section 154(b) and subject to the limitations under paragraph (2) of such section 154(b); or ``(CC) for another reason that shows good cause, as determined appropriate by the court.”
“262(k)(2)(A)) that would enable the reference product sponsor to form a reasonable belief with respect to whether a claim of infringement under this section could reasonably be asserted; and ``(bb) may be established-- ``(AA) if there is a material change to the biological product (or process with respect to the biological product) of the subsection (k) applicant that is the subject of the application; ``(BB) if, with respect to a patent on the supplemental list described in section 351(l)(7) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“``(C) The court in which an action described in subparagraph (A) is brought may increase the number of patents limited under that subparagraph-- ``(i) if the request to increase that number is made without undue delay; and ``(ii)(I) if the interest of justice so requires; or ``(II) for good cause shown, which-- ``(aa) shall be established if the subsection (k) applicant fails to provide information required by section 351(k)(2)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42. U.S.C.”
“262(k)) (or a use of that product) or a method or product used in the manufacture of such biological product. ``(ii) Patents that are included on the list of patents described in paragraph (3)(A) of section 351(l) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(l)), including as provided under paragraph (7) of such section 351(l). ``(iii) Patents that-- ``(I) have an actual filing date of more than 4 years after the date on which the reference product is approved; or ``(II) include a claim to a method in a manufacturing process that is not used by the reference product sponsor.”
“262(i)) (referred to in this paragraph as the `reference product sponsor'), brings an action for infringement under this section against an applicant for approval of a biological product under section 351(k) of such Act that references that reference product (referred to in this paragraph as the `subsection (k) applicant'), the reference product sponsor may assert in the action a total of not more than 20 patents of the type described in subparagraph (B), not more than 10 of which shall have issued after the date specified in section 351(l)(7)(A) of such Act. ``(B) The patents described in this subparagraph are patents that satisfy each of the following requirements: ``(i) Patents that claim the biological product that is the subject of an application under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“(a) In General.--Section 271(e) of title 35, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2), in the flush text following subparagraph (C)(ii), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to a submission described in subparagraph (C)(ii), the act of infringement shall extend to any patent that claims the biological product, a method of using the biological product, or a method or product used to manufacture the biological product.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Subject to subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), if the sponsor of an approved application for a reference product, as defined in section 351(i) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“The committee-reported amendments were agreed to. The bill (S. 1041), as amended, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading, was read the third time, and passed as follows: S. 1041 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act''. SEC. 2. PATENT INFRINGEMENT.”
“262(l)); and ``(ii) shall not apply with respect to any patent that claims, with respect to a biological product, a method for using that product in therapy, diagnosis, or prophylaxis, such as an indication or method of treatment or other condition of use.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to an application submitted under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(k)) on or after the date of enactment of this Act. Mr. CASSIDY. I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendments be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”
“``(D) In determining whether good cause has been shown for the purposes of subparagraph (C)(ii)(II), a court may consider whether the reference product sponsor has provided a reasonable description of the identity and relevance of any information beyond the subsection (k) application that the court believes is necessary to enable the court to form a belief with respect to whether a claim of infringement under this section could reasonably be asserted. ``(E) The limitation imposed under subparagraph (A)-- ``(i) shall apply only if the subsection (k) applicant completes all actions required under paragraphs (2)(A), (3)(B)(ii), (5), (6)(C)(i), (7), and (8)(A) of section 351(l) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“262(l)(7) [(A)]), the patent would have issued before the date specified in [such] section 351(l)(7)(A) of such Act but for the failure of the Office to issue the patent or a delay in the issuance of the patent, as described in paragraph (1) of section 154(b) and subject to the limitations under paragraph (2) of such section 154(b); or ``(CC) for another reason that shows good cause, as determined appropriate by the court.”
“262(k)(2)(A)) that would enable the reference product sponsor to form a reasonable belief with respect to whether a claim of infringement under this section could reasonably be asserted; and ``(bb) may be established-- ``(AA) if there is a material change to the biological product (or process with respect to the biological product) of the subsection (k) applicant that is the subject of the application; ``(BB) if, with respect to a patent on the supplemental list described in section 351(l)(7) [(A)] of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“``(C) The court in which an action described in subparagraph (A) is brought may increase the number of patents limited under that subparagraph-- ``(i) if the request to increase that number is made without undue delay; and ``(ii)(I) if the interest of justice so requires; or ``(II) for good cause shown, which-- ``(aa) shall be established if the subsection (k) applicant fails to provide information required by section 351(k)(2)(A) of the Public Health Service Act (42. U.S.C.”
“262(k)) (or a use of that product) or a method or product used in the manufacture of such biological product. ``(ii) Patents that are included on the list of patents described in paragraph (3)(A) of section 351(l) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 262(l)), including as provided under paragraph (7) of such section 351(l). ``(iii) Patents that-- ``(I) have an actual filing date of more than 4 years after the date on which the reference product is approved; or ``(II) include a claim to a method in a manufacturing process that is not used by the reference product sponsor.”
“262(i)) (referred to in this paragraph as the `reference product sponsor'), brings an action for infringement under this section against an applicant for approval of a biological product under section 351(k) of [[Page S4199]] such Act that references that reference product (referred to in this paragraph as the `subsection (k) applicant'), the reference product sponsor may assert in the action a total of not more than 20 patents of the type described in subparagraph (B), not more than 10 of which shall have issued after the date specified in section 351(l)(7)(A) of such Act. ``(B) The patents described in this subparagraph are patents that satisfy each of the following requirements: ``(i) Patents that claim the biological product that is the subject of an application under section 351(k) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“(a) In General.--Section 271(e) of title 35, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (2) [(C)], in the flush text following [clause] subparagraph (C)(ii), by adding at the end the following: ``With respect to a submission described in [clause] subparagraph (C)(ii), the act of infringement shall extend to any patent that claims the biological product, a method of using the biological product, or a method or product used to manufacture the biological product.''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(7)(A) Subject to subparagraphs (C), (D), and (E), if the sponsor of an approved application for a reference product, as defined in section 351(i) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.”
“There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill, which had been reported from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendments as follows: (The parts of the bill intended to be stricken are in boldfaced brackets and the parts of the bill intended to be inserted are in italic.) S. 1041 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act''. SEC. 2. PATENT INFRINGEMENT; [MEDICARE IMPROVEMENT FUND].”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4198-S4199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR PATIENTS ACT Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, as regards Calendar No. 44, S. 1041, the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 44, S. 1041. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 1041) to amend title 35, United States Code, to address the infringement of patents that claim biological products, and for other purposes.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4181] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MORNING BUSINESS Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”
“tomorrow and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination; further, that if cloture is invoked on the Pozos nomination, the postcloture time be expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at a time to be determined by the majority leader in consultation with the Democratic leader, notwithstanding rule XXII, and no earlier than Thursday, July 23; further, that the cloture motion with respect to the Traynor nomination ripen at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow; finally, that if any nominations are confirmed during tomorrow's session of the Senate, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4181] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] Order of Procedure Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the postcloture time with respect to the Flowers nomination be expired and the Senate vote on confirmation of the nomination at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow; further, that the cloture motions filed during Monday's session of the Senate ripen following disposition of the Flowers nomination; that if cloture is invoked on the Martin nomination, the postcloture time be expired at 2 p.m.”
“As we approach a new reconciliation bill, work on funding the government, other legislative vehicles, we should consider including WOTC as we extend it not just to those who traditionally have benefited but also to military spouses. Let's get this done for their sake, for our sake. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana.”
“People of my State and across the country support this bill and have contacted my office asking that Congress reinstate it, so that military spouse or the servicemember newly separated from the service, the working mom, the low-income family, the person being separated from jail, all these have the opportunity to work hard, contribute to society, to rejoin society's workforce, and succeed, despite the challenges they might face. This is good for America. This is good for business. This is good for society. Now, I wake up every day, and I think: What can I do to make life better for the people of my State and my country? [[Page S4181]] The Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act creates jobs, expands opportunity, and makes life better for those who might otherwise have to struggle the most to have a better life.”
“That is why in the Working Families Tax Cuts bill, if you received SNAP benefits and you are able-bodied and you can work, then you should. But WOTC helps those who have been out of the workforce rejoin the workforce and supports the businesses along the way. When somebody gets a good job, they get more than an income. They find stability. They become independent. They have self-respect. They have a tool with which to achieve the American dream. And that is why I think we must reauthorize WOTC, which expired last December.”
“WOTC provides an incentive, a little bit of a buffer, a little bit of a credit in terms of whether you hire that person. If there is an extra expense, if there is a little bit more turnover in that group of people whom you hire, the WOTC would--that tax credit, work opportunity tax credit--benefit the company. Now, I truly believe my observation in life that one of the most meaningful ways to strengthen a person's future, to support their family, and to uplift their community is by taking the skills that you know you have and finding a job in which you can meaningfully use those skills; a job in which you are happy to go to work and you are happy to come home. Yes. You love your vacation, and you love your weekend, but you are proud to have that job.”
“Again, they had to relocate so often that their work history looks like they can't keep a job. But WOTC would give an employer a Federal tax credit if they hire that military spouse, benefiting the employee, the employer, and rewarding that spouse who sacrificed just as much as the servicemember. So instead of making service a barrier to employment, WOTC rewards it for providing the military spouse the opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career. And in our country, that is how we should treat those who served our country in the military. Now, there are others whose circumstances prevent them from getting a good job; the mom who took off to raise children and is now getting back into the workforce; the lower income family coming off of welfare.”
“And if you are coming off of welfare and you have a difficult time getting a job, you are more likely to go back on welfare. If you are the trailing spouse and every 6 months you have moved and then your husband or your wife separates from the military, the trailing spouse has a difficult time because you look at the work record; she or he has been moving every 6 months. It is difficult for that employer to take a leap on someone with that kind of a record. All of these people can benefit from the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act, which we call WOTC. WOTC is a bill that makes it easier to get a job if you are someone who, for one reason or another, might have a difficult time doing so. So we have mentioned the spouse of someone in the military.”
“The same employer told me that they went to Fort Polk, an Army facility in Louisiana, and recruited the young men and women upon their separation because they just knew how to work with a team. They just knew how to work within a command structure. They had leadership ability, and he really made--his business made a real effort to get those people into a job. Now, those are happy stories of people getting out of jail, getting out of the service. It could be a trailing spouse who otherwise might have a problem finding a job, but in this man's employment, they got a great job. Now, in other cases, we hear of veterans having a difficult time being placed. We find that those people coming out of prison have a difficult time. Those people coming off of welfare have a difficult time getting a job.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4180-S4181] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act Mr. President, when I go back to Louisiana, I meet with people around the State. Some things stand out. I went to a business once, and there was a fellow working. And the gentleman who was taking me around his business said: That guy over there 20 years ago got out of prison, and he has been the greatest employee we have ever had. There is nothing that is more of an anti-recidivism program than somebody getting a job and keeping a job and learning how to feed their family in an honest way.”
“But no criminal, no weapon can take a man's honor, courage, or legacy. Mr. President, I ask for a moment of silence for Drew's family, for his friends, for his community, as we know they are grieving tremendously. (Moment of silence.)”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4180] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] Honoring Drew Hanson Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, Scripture says that ``greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.'' Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson was a member of the Western District of Louisiana's Fugitive Task Force. More importantly, he was a husband, a father, and tragically he was shot and killed while arresting a man on sexual battery charges. Deputy Hanson displayed the greatest love; love for his country, love for justice, love for others. The man who murdered him took his life, yes.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4077] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent for the following interns in my office to be granted floor privileges until July 15, 2026: Mason Lam and Harper Alspach. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. APPOINTMENT The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Chair, on behalf of the Majority Leader, pursuant to Public Law 96-114, as amended, appoints the following individual to the Congressional Award Board: Matt Zabel of Minnesota. ____________________”
“(2) Technical assistance.--The Director may, acting through the Partnership, provide technical assistance to United States persons who manufacturer hardware that can be used for the mining of cryptocurrency. SEC. 1101. PROMOTION OF EXPORTS TO FRIENDLY NATIONS OF CERTAIN MINING EQUIPMENT PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES. The Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade shall develop a program to promote exports to friendly nations of equipment for proof-of-work mining that is produced in the United States. ______”
“(a) Support From National Institute of Standards and Technology.-- (1) In general.--The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall take such actions as the Director considers appropriate to support the development of secure, energy-efficient hardware for the mining of cryptocurrency. [[Page S3961]] (2) Grants authorized.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Director may award grants to design rigs for the mining of cryptocurrency that meets United States cybersecurity standards. (b) Support From Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership.-- (1) In general.--The Director shall, acting through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, provide assistance to United States manufacturers to retool for the production of secure, energy-efficient hardware for the mining of cryptocurrency.”
“(d) Reports.--The Secretary of Energy shall submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives-- (1) an interim report on the findings of the study under subsection (a) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) a final report on the findings of that study not later than 2 years after that date of enactment. SEC. 1100. SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SECURE, ENERGY- EFFICIENT CRYPTO-MINING HARDWARE.”
“(c) Consultation.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall consult with-- (A) the Secretary; (B) the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and (C) at least 1 Regional Transmission Organization or Independent System Operator (as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 796)). (2) Requirement.--The Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary shall coordinate to enhance efficiency and avoid duplication with respect to the study required under subsection (a).”
“(b) Scope of Study.--The study under subsection (a) shall evaluate-- (1) the ability of proof-of-work mining operations and high-density compute facilities-- (A) to reduce electricity consumption during periods of peak demand; (B) to shift load in coordination with grid operators; or (C) to participate in demand response and grid reliability programs; (2) the technologies, energy infrastructure, and contractual mechanisms that support flexible operation of high-density compute workloads; and (3) the emissions impacts, energy efficiency benefits, and market integration potential associated with the deployment of grid-interactive compute infrastructure in various geographic and regulatory contexts.”
“(a) Study Required.--The Secretary of Energy shall conduct a study to assess the load-management capabilities and grid- balancing potential of proof-of-work mining operations and high-density compute facilities located in the United States.”
“``(2) Requirement.--The guidance issued under paragraph (1) shall-- ``(A) identify Mined in America grid-interactive infrastructure for which a grant provided under this subsection may be used; and ``(B) establish procedures for verifying the certification of the owners and operators of the applicable facility under section 1097 of the Mined in America Act of 2026, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce.''. (2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection or an amendment made by this subsection waives, or may be construed to waive, any cost-share, technical, or emissions performance requirement applicable to a grant awarded under section 1306 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17386). SEC. 1099. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY STUDY ON COMPUTE-BASED LOAD MANAGEMENT.”
“2621(d))''; (ii) in paragraph (9), by striking ``Qualifying Smart Grid Investments'' and inserting ``qualifying smart grid investments''; (iii) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (9) as clauses (i) through (ix), respectively, and indenting appropriately; and (iv) by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ``do not include'' in the matter preceding clause (i) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following: ``(B) Exclusions.--The term `qualifying smart grid investment' does not include''; (D) in subsection (d)-- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (16) as clauses (i) through (xvi), respectively, and indenting appropriately; and (ii) by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ``means'' in the matter preceding clause (i) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following: ``(6) Smart grid function.--The term `smart grid function' means''; (E) in subsection (e)-- (i) in paragraph (1)-- (I) by striking ``(1) The Secretary shall'' and all that follows through ``proposals--'' in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: ``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall--''; (II) by indenting subparagraphs (A) through (E) appropriately; (III) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``investments, and'' and inserting ``investments or Mined in America grid- interactive infrastructure, and, if applicable,''; and (IV) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``investments which have received grants'' and inserting ``investments and Mined in America grid-interactive infrastructure for which grants have been provided''; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``(2) The Secretary'' and inserting the following: ``(2) Discretion.--The Secretary''; (F) in subsections (b) through (e), by striking ``Smart Grid'' each place it appears and inserting ``smart grid''; (G) in subsection (f), by striking ``for fiscal years 2008 through 2012''; (H) by redesignating subsections (a), (b), (e), and (f) as subsections (b), (a), (c), and (e), respectively, and moving the subsections so as to appear in alphabetical order; and (I) by inserting after subsection (c) (as so redesignated) the following: ``(d) Guidance on Mined in America Grid-interactive Infrastructure.-- ``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Mined in America Act of 2026, the Secretary shall issue guidance relating to the provision of grants under this section for projects for the deployment of Mined in America grid-interactive infrastructure.”
“``(5) Proof-of-work mining.--The term `proof-of-work mining' has the meaning given the term in section 1096 of the Mined in America Act of 2026. ``(6) Qualifying smart grid investment.-- ``(A) In general.--The term `qualifying smart grid investment' includes''; (C) in subsection (c)-- (i) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Smart Grid Information Standard under section 1307 (paragraph (17) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978)'' and inserting ``smart grid information standard under paragraph (19) of section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C.”
“``(4) Mined in america grid-interactive infrastructure.-- The term `Mined in America grid-interactive infrastructure' means grid-responsive infrastructure that-- ``(A) is manufactured in the United States; and ``(B) is or will be deployed at a facility-- ``(i) located in the United States or a friendly nation; ``(ii) the owners and operators of which are certified under section 1097 of the Mined in America Act of 2026; and ``(iii) that is engaged in-- ``(I) proof-of-work mining operations using compute infrastructure manufactured in the United States or a friendly nation; or ``(II) artificial intelligence training or inference using compute infrastructure manufactured in the United States or a friendly nation.”
“``(2) Friendly nation.--The term `friendly nation' has the meaning given the term in section 1096 of the Mined in America Act of 2026. ``(3) Grid-responsive infrastructure.--The term `grid- responsive infrastructure' includes hardware, software, and control systems that support 1 or more of the following functions: ``(A) Load curtailment or flexible demand response in coordination with a grid operator, electric utility, or demand response provider. ``(B) Integration of localized energy storage, smart metering, or real-time load control technologies that reduce peak demand or improve grid reliability. ``(C) Cybersecurity protections to safeguard grid-facing compute infrastructure, including systems used to manage energy telemetry, remote access, or distributed power systems.”
“17386) is amended-- (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``of qualifying Smart Grid investments.'' and inserting the following: ``of-- ``(1) qualifying smart grid investments; and ``(2) projects for the deployment of Mined in America grid- interactive infrastructure.''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (14) as clauses (i) through (xiv), respectively, and indenting appropriately; and (ii) by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ``include'' in the matter preceding clause (i) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following: ``(b) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Demand response; demand-responsive.--The terms `demand response' and `demand-responsive' have the meaning given the terms in section 1096 of the Mined in America Act of 2026.”
“(2) Rulemaking.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall issue rules to implement the amendment made by paragraph (1), including documentation requirements, technical criteria for demonstrating infrastructure conversion, emissions or energy performance metrics, and procedures for coordinating with the Secretary to confirm certification status under section 1097. (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in the amendment made by paragraph (1) alters or waives any other requirement for project approval under section 1706 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16517). (c) Department of Energy Smart Grid Investment Grants.-- (1) In general.--Section 1306 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C.”
“(b) Department of Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Program.-- (1) In general.--Section 1706(a) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16517(a)) is amended-- (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``or'' at the end; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: [[Page S3960]] ``(4) are carried out by entities described in section 1703(b)(14) and involve-- ``(A) an activity described in subparagraph (A) or (B) of that section; or ``(B) the repurposing of energy infrastructure previously used in connection with foreign manufactured crypto mining hardware into facilities that reduce net energy intensity, improve flexibility in load management, or provide computing for strategic industrial applications.''.”
“(2) Rulemaking.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy shall issue rules to implement the amendment made by paragraph (1), including procedures for verifying the eligibility of projects described in paragraph (14) of section 1703(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16513(b)), establishing documentation requirements, coordinating with the Secretary to confirm certification status under section 1097, and identifying any emissions or energy performance standards necessary to satisfy the objectives of title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16511 et seq.). (3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in the amendment made by paragraph (1) alters or waives any other requirement for project approval under section 1703 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16513).”
“``(B) The conversion of an existing mining operation or data center into a grid-interactive or demand-responsive (as defined in section 1096 of the Mined in America Act of 2026) computing facility that uses infrastructure manufactured in the United States or a friendly nation (as so defined). ``(C) The deployment of computing systems that enable load shifting, flexible demand, or emissions reduction in coordination with a regional transmission organization, electric utility, or demand response (as defined in section 1096 of the Mined in America Act of 2026) market.''.”
“16513(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(14) Projects carried out by entities that are certified under section 1097 of the Mined in America Act of 2026 and involve 1 or more of the following activities: ``(A) The replacement of proof-of-work mining (as defined in section 1096 of the Mined in America Act of 2026) hardware related to foreign adversaries (as defined in that section) with compute infrastructure that is manufactured in the United States or a friendly nation (as defined in that section), including equipment used for blockchain validation, artificial intelligence training, or high-efficiency data processing.”
“(3) Publication of data.--The Secretary shall publish aggregate, nonconfidential data relating to certifications of mining facilities and mining pools and compliance with this section sufficient to inform Federal agencies and the public of trends in certifications and compliance. (h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to confer upon the Secretary any regulatory authority over digital asset markets or transactions. SEC. 1098. PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFIED COMPUTE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS. (a) Department of Energy Title XVII Loan Guarantees.-- (1) In general.--Section 1703(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C.”
“(g) Oversight and Reporting.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall promulgate regulations to ensure transparency of, compliance with, and enforcement under the certification program, including-- (A) requirements for certified mining facilities and mining pools to submit periodic reports verifying continuing compliance with the requirements under subsection (b); (B) procedures for the suspension or revocation of a certification in the case of a material misrepresentation, noncompliance, or fraud; and (C) regulations relating to audits and inspections under paragraph (2). (2) Audits or inspections.--The Secretary shall conduct audits or inspections of mining facilities and mining pools certified under the certification program as necessary to ensure compliance with this section.”