HR 1664 · Passed House · 06-24-25
Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025
What does the Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025 do?
HR 1664 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-3). This bill makes the Secretary of Commerce the federal government's lead advisor on blockchain and distributed-ledger technology and sets up a Blockchain Deployment Program to promote its use. The program develops voluntary best practices, convenes advisory committees, and reports to Congress, but requires nothing of private companies.
Did HR 1664 pass? Where it stands
As of August 30, 2026, HR 1664 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed by voice vote on June 23, 2025
Outlook: Possible
Key provisions
- Commerce Department Blockchain Role
- Names the Commerce Secretary as the President's principal blockchain advisor
- Creates a Blockchain Deployment Program in the Commerce Department
- The program sunsets 7 years after enactment
- Blockchain Advisory Committees
- Advisory committees must be established within 180 days
- Membership spans industry, academia, cybersecurity, and rural stakeholders
- Best Practices and Reporting
- Commerce develops and shares voluntary blockchain best practices
- Public report to Congress within 2 years, then annually
Last updated July 24, 2026