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United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
2/12/2026, 4:38 AM
Summary of Bill S 3496
The United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to regulate legal aspects of gold mining operations and partnerships in the country. The bill, designated as S. 3496 and introduced on December 16, 2025, provides a framework for governing partnerships involved in gold mining activities. Specific directives and actions proposed in the bill include establishing guidelines for partnership agreements, outlining responsibilities of partners, and addressing legal issues related to gold mining ventures. For more detailed information and the full text of the bill, it can be accessed at the provided URL: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s3496/BILLS-119s3496is.htm.
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Current Status of Bill S 3496
Bill S 3496 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2025. Bill S 3496 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on December 16, 2025. Bill S 3496's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 329. as of February 10, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3496
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3496
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3496
United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
A bill to establish and implement a multi-year Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Strategy to reduce the negative environmental and social impacts of illicit gold mining in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purposes.
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