5
8
8
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.
Read the Full Bill
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.
Comments

Raylan Hauser
601
24 days ago
I fully support this bill as it will promote responsible mining practices and boost the economy. It will also create jobs and increase revenue for the government. Did you know that this bill includes provisions for environmental protection measures?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3496
Latest Bills
ACERO Act
Bill HR 390February 25, 2026
A bill to allow certain Federal minerals to be mined consistent with the Bull Mountains Mining Plan Modification, and for other purposes.
Bill S 362February 25, 2026
Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act
Bill HR 2189February 25, 2026
ASCEND Act
Bill HR 2600February 25, 2026
Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act
Bill HR 3679February 25, 2026
Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act of 2025
Bill HR 5235February 25, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Bill SJRES 103February 25, 2026
Housing for the 21st Century Act
Bill HR 6644February 25, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147February 25, 2026
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3743February 25, 2026



