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United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
10/23/2025, 11:18 AM
Summary of Bill S 799
Bill 119 s 799, also known as the Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Strategy Act, aims to address the harmful effects of illegal gold mining in the Western Hemisphere. The bill proposes the establishment and implementation of a multi-year strategy to reduce the negative environmental and social impacts associated with illicit gold mining.
The strategy outlined in the bill focuses on fostering partnerships between governments, industry stakeholders, and local communities to promote responsible and sustainable gold mining practices. By working together, these groups can address issues such as deforestation, water pollution, and human rights abuses that often accompany illegal mining operations.
In addition to promoting responsible mining practices, the bill also aims to combat the illicit trade of gold by strengthening enforcement mechanisms and increasing transparency in the gold supply chain. By cracking down on illegal mining and smuggling activities, the bill seeks to protect the environment, promote social justice, and support the legitimate gold mining industry in the Western Hemisphere. Overall, Bill 119 s 799 represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the negative impacts of illegal gold mining in the region. By establishing a multi-year strategy and promoting partnerships between key stakeholders, the bill aims to create a more sustainable and ethical gold mining industry in the Western Hemisphere.
The strategy outlined in the bill focuses on fostering partnerships between governments, industry stakeholders, and local communities to promote responsible and sustainable gold mining practices. By working together, these groups can address issues such as deforestation, water pollution, and human rights abuses that often accompany illegal mining operations.
In addition to promoting responsible mining practices, the bill also aims to combat the illicit trade of gold by strengthening enforcement mechanisms and increasing transparency in the gold supply chain. By cracking down on illegal mining and smuggling activities, the bill seeks to protect the environment, promote social justice, and support the legitimate gold mining industry in the Western Hemisphere. Overall, Bill 119 s 799 represents a comprehensive approach to addressing the negative impacts of illegal gold mining in the region. By establishing a multi-year strategy and promoting partnerships between key stakeholders, the bill aims to create a more sustainable and ethical gold mining industry in the Western Hemisphere.
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Current Status of Bill S 799
Bill S 799 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill S 799 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2025. Bill S 799's most recent activity was Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. as of October 22, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 799
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 799
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 799
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.
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 799
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