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119th Congress
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SENATES. 4621· 119th Congress

SILVER Act

Sponsor
James Risch (R-ID)
Introduced
May 21, 2026
Last Action
May 21, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
May 21, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed analysis pending — official CRS summary not yet published.
  • Bill title suggests focus on silver policy, likely commodity or financial sector related.
  • Referred to Agriculture Committee, indicating possible agricultural commodity or resource angle.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Agriculture Committee jurisdiction suggests rural producers, commodity traders, or agricultural finance may be affected.
  • Silver's dual use (industrial + investment) means impacts could span manufacturing, mining, or financial markets.
  • Four cosponsors indicates narrow bipartisan interest, not yet a priority push.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill introduced May 2026, now in Agriculture Committee — typical starting point with 1-6 month hold time.
  • No floor vote scheduled; needs committee markup and approval before Senate consideration.
  • Track progress via Congress.gov or contact your senators to request a briefing on the bill's specifics.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • May 21, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • May 21, 2026Introduced in Senate