S.3496

United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act

Introduced·12/16/25

United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act aims to combat illicit gold mining in the Western Hemisphere.

The United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act establishes a multi-year strategy to address the negative environmental and social impacts of illicit gold mining in the Western Hemisphere. The act mandates the development of a comprehensive strategy by the Secretary of State, in coordination with relevant federal departments and agencies, to combat illicit gold mining.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 29

9:30 AM

Senate Foreign Relations Hearing

History

Feb 10

Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Feb 10

Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 329.

Jan 29

Senate

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.