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title: >-
  Full Text of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Officially Published, Revealing
  20-Year Lock-Up, Proof-of-Reserve Mandates
url: >-
  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-06-08-us-proposes-20-year-bitcoin-lock-up-in-strategic-reserve-bill
canonical: >-
  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-06-08-us-proposes-20-year-bitcoin-lock-up-in-strategic-reserve-bill
date: '2026-06-08T21:51:16.540894+00:00'
category: policy
tags:
  - bitcoin
  - reserve
  - bill
  - lock-up
  - proof-of-reserve
  - policy
source: Bitcoin Magazine
source_url: 'https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/full-of-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-bill'
publisher: CryptoCatalyst
summary: >-
  The full text of H.R. 8957, officially published by Bitcoin Magazine, reveals
  a proposed 20-year lock-up on federally held bitcoin and proof-of-reserve
  mandates for entities participating in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
generated_by: automated editorial pipeline
---
# Full Text of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Officially Published, Revealing 20-Year Lock-Up, Proof-of-Reserve Mandates

The full text of H.R. 8957, officially published by Bitcoin Magazine, reveals a proposed 20-year lock-up on federally held bitcoin and proof-of-reserve mandates for entities participating in the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

The full text of H.R. 8957, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill, has been officially published, revealing significant details about its provisions. The bill proposes a 20-year lock-up period for any bitcoin held by the federal government, ensuring long-term holding strategies. Additionally, it mandates proof-of-reserve requirements for any entities participating in the reserve, aiming to enhance transparency and trust. 

The bill, written by Micah Zimmerman and published by Bitcoin Magazine, outlines the framework for the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The 20-year lock-up is designed to stabilize the market by preventing short-term sales and ensuring the reserve's stability over time.

## Source

This article is a summary of reporting by [Bitcoin Magazine](https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/full-of-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-bill), written by an automated editorial pipeline. See https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/editorial-policy.

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CryptoCatalyst.news, "Full Text of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Officially Published, Revealing 20-Year Lock-Up, Proof-of-Reserve Mandates", 2026-06-08, https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-06-08-us-proposes-20-year-bitcoin-lock-up-in-strategic-reserve-bill