Tommy Tuberville
Senator for Alabama · Republican · United States
“(e) Report on Certain Drivers of Deforestation and Environmental Degradation in the Brazilian Amazon.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies, shall submit a report to Congress regarding certain drivers of deforestation and environmental d…”
“(e) Report on Certain Drivers of Deforestation and Environmental Degradation in the Brazilian Amazon.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies, shall submit a report to Congress regarding certain drivers of deforestation and environmental d…”
“(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy, with a classif…”
“(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy, with a classif…”
“``(ii) In a civil action brought under section 2255 or 2255A, for purposes of paragraph (1), the court may-- ``(I) order the plaintiff or defendant to provide to the court or the Government, as applicable, any equipment necessary to maintain care, custody, and control of such property or material; and ``(II) take reasonable measures, and…”
“``(ii) In a civil action brought under section 2255 or 2255A, for purposes of paragraph (1), the court may-- ``(I) order the plaintiff or defendant to provide to the court or the Government, as applicable, any equipment necessary to maintain care, custody, and control of such property or material; and ``(II) take reasonable measures, and…”
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“(C) The state of current quantum efforts of any other countries with advanced capabilities in quantum technology and quantum science, including specific sections on quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications. (D) A comparison of the capabilities of the United States and those of adversarial and competitor countries, as well as any other countries with advanced capabilities in quantum technology and quantum science. (E) An assessment of capabilities of the United States compared to those of China, Russia, and Iran, combined with an assessment of how such countries (in addition to any other countries the Secretary considers relevant) may utilize quantum technology in a conflict against the United States or allies and partners of the United States, including via hybrid warfare.”
“(c) Triennial Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every three years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on national security quantum capabilities and competition. (2) Contents generally.--Each report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall cover the following: (A) The state of current quantum efforts within the Department of Defense, including specific sections on quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications. (B) The state of current quantum efforts of adversarial and competitor countries, including specific sections on quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications.”
“(b) Coordination With Other Quantum Efforts.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall, acting through the Office, regularly coordinate with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that work on quantum science, quantum technology, or quantum research. (2) Quantum coordination office for national security.-- (A) In general.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall establish within the Office a subcomponent to liaise with, share expertise with, and whenever feasible, coordinate and, if necessary, deconflict efforts with other relevant U.S. government entities pursuing efforts on quantum science, quantum technology, or quantum research. (B) Designation.--The subcomponent established pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be known as the ``Quantum Coordination Office for National Security''.”
“(3) Primary mission.--The primary mission of the Office shall be coordinating, leading, and directing quantum technology efforts of the Department in order-- (A) to advance Department research efforts in quantum technology; (B) to develop quantum technology expertise that enables advancements in United States national security capabilities; (C) to aggressively pursue a national competitive advantage in quantum technology, vis-a-vis other countries; and (D) to develop quantum technologies that can be utilized for real-world application by the Department of Defense or other United States national security entities.”
“(E) Such other quantum related efforts as the Secretary considers appropriate. (2) Designation.--The office established or designated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Department of Defense Office of Quantum Capabilities and Competition'' (in this section the ``Office'').”
“(a) Office of Quantum Capabilities and Competition.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish or designate an office in the Department of Defense to serve as the lead for all quantum [[Page S3962]] efforts of the Department relating to the following: (A) Quantum technology research, including quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications. (B) Quantum technology development, including quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications. (C) Quantum technology application, including quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications. (D) Quantum technology policy, including quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications.”
“(e) Coordination.--In carrying out the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall coordinate with the Joint Capability Program Executive for Ammunition and Energetics, Development Command (DEVCOM), relevant program executive offices, and other Department of Defense components as the Secretary considers appropriate. Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters SEC. 5231. NATIONAL SECURITY QUANTUM COORDINATION AND COMPETITION.”
“(d) Components.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) may include-- (1) transition and integration of common Electronic Safe and Arming Device designs; (2) incorporation of the Picatinny Common Lethality Integration Kit and the Small Universal Payload Interface; (3) development and standardization of technology and practices supporting payload-to-drone connectivity; (4) prototyping, demonstration, and technology transfer of munition systems integrated with unmanned aircraft systems; and (5) development of standardized drone interface documentation and validated integration processes for counter-unmanned aircraft system platforms, including energetic payload applications.”
“(c) Location.-- (1) In general.--The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology shall determine the location or locations at which the pilot program required by subsection (a) is conducted. (2) Considerations.--In selecting a location under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary shall consider-- (A) the availability of munitions and energetics subject- matter expertise, including the interface of munitions with drones; (B) proximity to live fire testing range space and range availability, prioritizing joint base facilities; and (C) existing infrastructure capable of supporting rapid prototyping, integration, and live-fire testing.”
“(a) Pilot Program Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may establish a pilot program to test, evaluate, and demonstrate the integration of approved munition payloads with approved unmanned aircraft systems, including one-way unmanned aircraft systems and counter-unmanned aircraft system platforms. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program required by subsection (a) shall are-- (1) to accelerate the integration of modular payloads onto multiple drone platforms; (2) to reduce time-to-field for lethal and non-lethal drone-enabled munitions capabilities; (3) to standardize payload-to-platform interfaces; and (4) to support rapid prototyping, validation, and transition of drone-enabled munitions into programs of record.”
“(2) Offset 2.--The amount authorized to be appropriated by this Act for special programs--MDA (RDDW 0603891C, line 89) is hereby reduced by $5,000,000. (3) Offset 3.--The amount authorized to be appropriated by this Act for Atomic Energy Defense Activities, National Nuclear Security Administration, Naval Reactors, 14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project, NRF is hereby reduced by $40,000,000. TITLE LII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations SEC. 5211. PILOT PROGRAM FOR ONE-WAY AND COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM DRONE TESTBED.”
“Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an analysis of the rationale for the divestiture of Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades, including the operational, financial, and strategic justifications for such divestiture. Subtitle D--Air Force Programs SEC. 5131. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR COUNTER UNMANNED SYSTEMS RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STRATEGIC ASSETS. (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the Air Force $50,000,000 for counter unmanned systems relating to the defense of strategic assets. (b) Offsets.-- (1) Offset 1.--The amount authorized to be appropriated by this Act for BMD enabling programs (RDDW 0603890C, line 88) is hereby reduced by $5,000,000.”
“4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end, add the following: DIVISION E--ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS TITLE LI--PROCUREMENT Subtitle B--Army Programs SEC. 5111. REPORT ON DIVESTITURE OF EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADES.”
“``(D) Nothing in this paragraph may be construed to-- ``(i) prevent the Secretary from determining the appropriate amount of a facility fee; ``(ii) require the Secretary to pay, for the same item or service-- ``(I) an independent physician the same amount as the Secretary would pay a hospital-based physician; or ``(II) a hospital-based physician less than the Secretary would pay an independent physician; or ``(iii) affect the authority of the Secretary under paragraph (2). ``(E) In establishing''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on January 1, 2028. ______ SA 6691. Mr. WICKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S.”
“1395l(t)(21)(B)), disregarding clauses (ii) and (iv) thereof, as if such clauses did not exist), the Secretary shall ensure that-- ``(i) such department is treated as a subpart of such provider and assigned a unique health identifier pursuant to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph; ``(ii) such provider includes such identifier on any claim form it submits under this subsection; and ``(iii) such provider may not hold a member of the uniformed services or covered beneficiary liable for such item or service unless such care or services are billed using the separate unique health identifier established for such department under this paragraph.”
“``(B) The Secretary shall ensure that-- ``(i) each site specified in subparagraph (A) obtains a National Provider Identifier pursuant to section 1833(t)(23) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(23)) that is separate and unique from such identifier for such provider; and ``(ii) no payment for care or services under any provision of this chapter may be made unless the claim for such payment includes the National Provider Identifier for the site at which such hospital care, medical services, or extended care services were furnished. ``(C) In the case of covered OPD services (as defined in section 1833(t)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(t)(1)(B))) that are provided by a provider that is an off-campus outpatient department of a provider (as defined in section 1833(t)(21)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.”
“(a) Rates.--Section 1097b(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``paragraph (2)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (2) and (3)(A)''; and (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``(3) In establishing'' and inserting the following: ``(3)(A) The Secretary shall establish rates for payments to providers of care or services under the TRICARE program that are specific with respect to the following sites of service at which the care or service is actually provided (regardless of the physical location of the headquarters of the provider): ``(i) A hospital outpatient department. ``(ii) An ambulatory surgical center. ``(iii) The office of a physician. ``(iv) Such other sites as the Secretary determines appropriate in carrying out this paragraph.”
“4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title VII add the following: SEC. 716. MODIFICATION OF RATES OF PAY FOR A PROVIDER OF CARE OR SERVICES FURNISHED UNDER TRICARE PROGRAM.”
“(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. ______ SA 6690. Mr. SHEEHY submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S.”
“(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.”
“(f) Confidentiality.-- (1) In general.--In carrying out the certification program, the Secretary shall safeguard the confidentiality of all proprietary operational data, financial records, trade secrets, and personally identifiable information submitted in connection with a certification. (2) Exemption from foia.--Information in the registry maintained under subsection (d) shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552 of title 5, United States Code.”
“(e) Federal Program Eligibility.-- (1) In general.--The head of a Federal agency that administers a loan, grant, reimbursement, or procurement program for which eligibility, priority, or participation is based on certification under the certification program may rely on the registry maintained under subsection (d) to determine the eligibility, priority, or participation of an entity in that program, in accordance with applicable law (including regulations). (2) Requirement.--An entity shall not be granted eligibility for, priority for, or participation in a loan, grant, reimbursement, or procurement program for which that eligibility, priority, or participation is based on certification under the certification program unless the entity holds a valid certification under the certification program.”
“(d) Registry.--The Secretary shall maintain a publicly accessible registry of mining facilities and mining pools certified under the certification program, including-- (1) the effective dates of certification and renewal, if applicable; and (2) the applicable hardware sourcing standards under subsection (b)(3) with which the mining facility or mining pool is compliant, including whether the certification is a preferred certification under subsection (b)(3)(C).”
“(2) Applications.-- (A) In general.--To apply for certification under the certification program, an operator of a proof-of-work mining facility or mining pool shall submit to the Secretary an application, which shall contain information necessary for the Secretary to determine eligibility under subsection (b). (B) Disclosure.--An application submitted under subparagraph (A)-- (i) shall disclose ownership and control information sufficient to identify any person exercising control over the proof-of-work mining operations of the applicant; and (ii) shall not use any shell companies, passthrough entities, or nominee arrangements to obscure ownership or influence by a foreign adversary.”
“(4) Duration; renewal.--A certification under the certification program-- (A) shall be valid for a period of not more than 2 years; and (B) may be renewed only on a demonstration of continued compliance with all applicable requirements under this section. (5) Information sharing.--In carrying out the certification program, the Secretary may share information with, or request information from, the Secretary of Energy or the Secretary of Agriculture. (c) Application and Review Process.-- (1) In general.--In administering the certification program, the Secretary shall establish an application and review process for certification.”
“(D) Recognition of infrastructure conversion.--For the purposes of determining compliance with subparagraph (B) or (C), the Secretary shall consider proof-of-work mining hardware related to foreign adversaries to be removed from active deployment if the operator of the mining facility or mining pool demonstrates that the hardware has been replaced, repurposed, or retired in favor of proof-of-work mining hardware manufactured in the United States or a friendly nation, including infrastructure deployed for artificial intelligence training, inference, or grid-responsive computational operations.”
“(C) Preferred certifications.--During the period beginning on January 1, 2027, and ending on December 31, 2029, the Secretary may designate a certification of a mining facility or mining pool under the certification program as a preferred certification for Federal program eligibility if not more than 25 percent of the active proof-of-work mining hardware of the mining facility or mining pool is manufactured by an entity related to a foreign adversary.”
“(iv) Beginning on January 1, 2030, 0 percent of the active proof-of-work mining hardware of the mining facility or mining pool may be manufactured by an entity related to a foreign adversary. (B) Initial certifications.--The Secretary may issue a certification under the certification program before January 1, 2027, if-- (i) the applicable mining facility or mining pool has not purchased any proof-of-work mining equipment manufactured by any entity related to any foreign adversary since the date of enactment of this Act; and (ii) the operator of the applicable mining facility or mining pool submits to the Secretary a plan for achieving compliance with the hardware sourcing standards described in subparagraph (A).”
“(3) Hardware sourcing standards.-- (A) In general.--To be eligible for certification under the certification program, a mining facility or mining pool shall be in compliance with the following hardware sourcing standards: (i) Beginning on January 1, 2027, the mining facility or mining pool may not purchase any proof-of-work mining equipment manufactured by any entity related to any foreign adversary. (ii) Beginning on January 1, 2028, not more than 75 percent of the active proof-of-work mining hardware of the mining facility or mining pool may be manufactured by an entity related to a foreign adversary. (iii) Beginning on January 1, 2029, not more than 50 percent of the active proof-of-work mining hardware of the mining facility or mining pool may be manufactured by an entity related to a foreign adversary.”
“(2) Eligibility.--To be eligible for certification under the certification program-- (A) the proof-of-work mining operations of the mining facility or mining pool shall be physically located within the United States or a friendly nation; (B) in the case of the certification of a mining pool, the mining pool-- (i) shall be headquartered and operated in the United States or a friendly nation; and [[Page S3959]] (ii) shall not be owned, controlled, or subject to undue influence by an entity related to a foreign adversary; (C) in the case of the certification of a mining facility, the mining facility-- (i) shall not be owned, controlled, or subject to undue influence by an entity related to a foreign adversary; and (ii) shall participate in a mining pool described in subparagraph (B); (D) the mining facility or mining pool shall document and attest to compliance with the applicable hardware sourcing standards described in paragraph (3); (E) the mining facility or mining pool shall maintain cybersecurity protocols consistent with minimum standards established by the Secretary, including protection of network systems, private keys, remote access tools, and physical facilities; and (F) the mining facility or mining pool shall satisfy any additional criteria that the Secretary determines to be necessary to uphold the integrity of the certification.”
“(b) Certification Criteria and Administration.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall promulgate regulations governing the certification of mining facilities and mining pools under the certification program.”
“(2) Scope.--A certification under the certification program-- (A) shall not confer any regulatory license or waiver of legal requirements under any other provision of law (including regulations); (B) may serve as a basis for eligibility for, priority for, or participation in a Federal loan, grant, reimbursement, or procurement program, in accordance with applicable law or regulations; and (C) shall not be required for any mining facility or mining pool except as a condition of eligibility for, priority for, or participation in a program described in subparagraph (B), in accordance with applicable law or regulations.”
“(8) Proof-of-work mining.--The term ``proof-of-work mining'' means the operation of specialized hardware or computing systems to validate transactions and secure decentralized blockchain networks by solving cryptographic puzzles, resulting in the issuance of new units of a digital asset as a reward. (9) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Commerce. SEC. 1097. MINED IN AMERICA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall establish a voluntary certification program, to be known as the ``Mined in America Certification Program'', to certify mining facilities and mining pools that meet the requirements established under this section.”