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Precious Metals Parity Act

USA119th CongressHR-9060| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
Kevin Hern

Kevin Hern

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (2)
Steven Horsford (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that income derived by a regulated investment company (RIC) from precious metals is treated as qualifying income. This crucial change would allow RICs to include investments in precious metals as part of their portfolio while maintaining their favorable tax treatment under current law. Specifically, the legislation modifies Section 851(b) of the Code to add "precious metals" alongside foreign currencies as a source of qualifying income. For the purposes of this act, "precious metals" are defined as gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion, as specified in section 408(m)(3)(B) of the Code. These amendments will take effect for taxable years beginning after the date of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-989
Introduced in Senate
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • March 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-989
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Precious Metals Parity Act

USA119th CongressHR-9060| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that income derived by a regulated investment company (RIC) from precious metals is treated as qualifying income. This crucial change would allow RICs to include investments in precious metals as part of their portfolio while maintaining their favorable tax treatment under current law. Specifically, the legislation modifies Section 851(b) of the Code to add "precious metals" alongside foreign currencies as a source of qualifying income. For the purposes of this act, "precious metals" are defined as gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion, as specified in section 408(m)(3)(B) of the Code. These amendments will take effect for taxable years beginning after the date of the bill's enactment.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-989
Introduced in Senate
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • March 12, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-989
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Kevin Hern

Kevin Hern

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (2)
Steven Horsford (Democratic)Nathaniel Moran (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted