Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025

This bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to support U.S. leadership in the deployment, use, application, and competitiveness of blockchain technology and other distributed ledger technology, including tokens and tokenization. It establishes an advisory committee and requires reports to Congress.

Sec. 2, Definitions: Defines key terms including 'blockchain technology or other distributed ledger technology' as a distributed digital database shared across a network, linked by cryptography, and automatically updated. Also defines 'token' as a transferable digital representation of information on such technology, and 'tokenization' as the process of creating a token. 'State' includes states, territories, and federally recognized Indian Tribes.

Sec. 3, Department of Commerce leadership on blockchain: Makes the Secretary of Commerce the principal advisor to the President on blockchain policy. The Secretary must support U.S. leadership by organizing a National Blockchain Deployment Advisory Committee to examine issues like decentralized identity, cybersecurity, AI, fraud reduction, and supply chain resiliency; promote improvement and security; support U.S. leadership and national security; engage the public for best practices; coordinate federal agencies; and examine federal use and security needs. The Committee, established within 180 days, includes federal and non-governmental representatives with blockchain expertise, and terminates after 7 years. The Secretary must facilitate a compendium of best practices for deployment, interoperability, operations, cybersecurity risk reduction, and value quantification. Additional requirements include consulting stakeholders, collaborating with the private sector, making research public, developing standardized terminology, supporting open-source infrastructure, and considering small business and government needs. The section does not require private entities to share information, request assistance, implement recommendations, or adopt best practices.

Sec. 4, Reports to Congress: Requires the Secretary to publish and submit interim reports within 2 years and annually thereafter, describing activities, recommending legislation, and describing emerging risks and trends. A final report must be submitted 18 months before the Advisory Committee terminates, containing its findings, conclusions, and recommendations.