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BillHR 8007 · 119

SILVER Act

Introduced
Mar 19, 2026
Cosponsors
2
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 19, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue silver coins, and establishes rules for their production and distribution. Funds the production of these coins using profits from their sale.

Sponsored By

Russ Fulcher
Republican · Idaho · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 19, 2026
  2. Mar 19, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

Affects collectors and investors of silver coins, as well as the US Treasury, by potentially increasing the supply of silver coins in circulation and generating revenue for the government. May also impact the precious metals market and related industries.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (2)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 19, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.