Senate bill would spread gold and silver storage across all U.S. time zones
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Sponsor: James E. Risch · Senator · ID
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Official title: SILVER Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The SILVER Act requires approved precious metals vaults in every U.S. time zone, with at least two per zone, to reduce geographic concentration risk.
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What does this do?
The SILVER Act would require major financial clearinghouses to approve precious metals storage facilities in every U.S. time zone, with at least two approved vaults per zone. Currently, approved vaults are concentrated almost entirely near New York City. The bill also requires clearinghouses to publish public rules explaining how vault companies can apply for approved status.
Who does it affect?
The bill most directly affects large financial clearinghouses, vault and storage companies, and businesses that trade precious metals through futures contracts. Everyday Americans who invest in gold or silver through funds or commodity markets could be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
Concentrating physical metal storage in one region creates systemic risk, and a disruption in the New York area could cause serious problems for the entire precious metals market. Spreading storage across the country and increasing competition among vault operators could affect market stability and the cost of storage access for traders and investors.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 21, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · May 21, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.