operators, suppliers, service providers, and 
vendors; 
(ii) application developers building on 
blockchain technology or other distributed 
ledger technology; 
(iii) developers and organizations sup-
porting the advancement and deployment 
of public blockchain technology or other 
distributed ledger technology; 
(iv) 
subject 
matter 
experts 
rep-
resenting industrial sectors that can ben-
efit from blockchain technology or other 
distributed ledger technology; 
(v) small, medium, and large busi-
nesses; 
(vi) think tanks and academia; 
(vii) nonprofit organizations and con-
sumer groups; 
(viii) cybersecurity experts; 
(ix) rural stakeholders; 
(x) covered nongovernmental rep-
resentatives; 
(xi) artists and the content creator 
community; and
(xii) other stakeholders with relevant 
expertise (as determined necessary by the 
Secretary). 
(c) BEST PRACTICES.—The Secretary shall, on an 
ongoing basis, facilitate and support the development and 
dissemination of best practices with respect to blockchain 
technology or other distributed ledger technology, applica-
tions built on blockchain technology or other distributed 
ledger technology, tokens, and tokenization that— 
(1) support the private sector, the public sector, 
and public-private partnerships in the deployment of 
technologies needed to advance the capabilities of 
blockchain technology or other distributed ledger 
technology, applications built on blockchain tech-
nology or other distributed ledger technology, to-
kens, and tokenization; 
(2) support the interoperability of blockchain 
technology or other distributed ledger technology, 
applications built on blockchain technology or other 
distributed 
ledger 
technology, 
tokens, 
and 
tokenization; 
(3) support operations, including hashing and 
key storage and security systems, that form the 
foundation of blockchain technology or other distrib-
uted 
ledger 
technology, 
applications 
built 
on
blockchain technology or other distributed ledger 
technology, tokens, and tokenization; 
(4) reduce cybersecurity and other risks that 
may compromise blockchain technology or other dis-
tributed ledger technology, applications built on 
blockchain technology or other distributed ledger 
technology, tokens, and tokenization; 
(5) reduce uncertainty and risks in the use of 
blockchain technology or other distributed ledger 
technology, applications built on blockchain tech-
nology or other distributed ledger technology, to-
kens, and tokenization; and 
(6) quantify the value and potential cost sav-
ings associated with adoption of blockchain tech-
nology or other distributed ledger technology, appli-
cations built on blockchain technology or other dis-
tributed ledger technology, tokens, and tokenization, 
including through comparative analyses of competing 
and existing technologies within specific industry ap-
plications. 
(d) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out 
this section, the Secretary shall— 
(1) consult closely and regularly with stake-
holders, including private sector individuals and enti-
ties, and incorporate industry expertise;
(2) collaborate with private sector stakeholders 
to identify prioritized, flexible, repeatable, perform-
ance-based, and cost-effective approaches to the de-
ployment of blockchain technology or other distrib-
uted 
ledger 
technology, 
applications 
built 
on 
blockchain technology or other distributed ledger 
technology, tokens, and tokenization; 
(3) disseminate research and information per-
taining to the use of, and marketplace for, 
blockchain technology or other distributed ledger 
technology, applications built on blockchain tech-
nology or other distributed ledger technology, to-
kens, and tokenization; 
(4) develop standardized terminology for, and 
promote common understanding of, blockchain tech-
nology or other distributed ledger technology, appli-
cations built on blockchain technology or other dis-
tributed ledger technology, tokens, and tokenization; 
(5) ensure the best practices described in sub-
section (c) facilitate the ease of use of blockchain 
technology or other distributed ledger technology, 
applications built on blockchain technology or other 
distributed 
ledger 
technology, 
tokens, 
and 
tokenization;
(6) support open-source infrastructure, data 
management, and authentication activities with re-
spect to blockchain technology or other distributed 
ledger technology, applications built on blockchain 
technology or other distributed ledger technology, to-
kens, and tokenization; and 
(7) consider the needs and interests of both the 
private and public sector, including small businesses 
and Federal, State, and local governments. 
(e) RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this sec-
tion may be construed to— 
(1) require a private entity to share information 
with the Secretary; 
(2) require a private entity to request assist-
ance from the Secretary; 
(3) require a private entity to implement any 
measure or recommendation suggested by the Sec-
retary in response to a request by the private entity; 
or 
(4) require the adoption of the best practices 
described in subsection (c). 
(f) CONSULTATION.—In implementing this section, 
the Secretary may, as appropriate, consult with the heads 
of relevant Federal agencies.
(g) TERMINATION OF PROGRAM.—The Blockchain 
Deployment Program established pursuant to subsection 
(b)(3) shall terminate on the date that is 7 years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 4. REPORT TO CONGRESS. 
Not later than 2 years after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary 
shall make public on the website of the Department of 
Commerce and submit to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate a report that includes— 
(1) a description of the activities of the Sec-
retary under this Act during the preceding year; 
(2) any recommendations by the Secretary for 
additional legislation to strengthen the competitive-
ness of the United States with respect to blockchain 
technology or other distributed ledger technology, 
applications built on blockchain technology or other 
distributed 
ledger 
technology, 
tokens, 
and 
tokenization; and 
(3) a description of any emerging risks and 
long-term trends with respect to blockchain tech-
nology or other distributed ledger technology, appli-
cations built on blockchain technology or other dis-
tributed ledger technology, tokens, and tokenization. 
Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2025. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1664 
AN ACT 
To direct the Secretary of Commerce to take ac-
tions necessary and appropriate to promote the 
competitiveness of the United States related to 
the deployment, use, application, and competi-
tiveness of blockchain technology or other distrib-
uted ledger technology, and for other purposes.