This bill, titled the United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act, mandates the development of a comprehensive, multi-year Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Strategy to combat illicit gold mining across the Western Hemisphere. Congress finds that illicit gold mining negatively impacts economic and social dynamics, strengthens transnational criminal organizations, and causes severe environmental damage, particularly affecting indigenous communities and leading to human rights abuses. A significant portion of gold mined in several Latin American countries, including Venezuela, is illicit, often benefiting the Maduro regime and various criminal groups. The Strategy will include policies and programs designed to interrupt the linkages between gold mining and illicit actors, deter mining in environmentally protected areas, and counter the financing of these activities. This involves promoting due diligence and responsible sourcing, preventing complicit foreign persons from accessing U.S. markets, and combating corruption within government institutions. It also focuses on building the capacity of foreign civilian law enforcement to counter money laundering, human trafficking, and the illegal timber trade associated with illicit gold mining. Furthermore, the bill seeks to bolster anti-money laundering efforts, foster international cooperation, and support foreign governments in facilitating licensing and formalization processes for artisanal and small-scale (ASM) miners. It encourages the adoption of mercury-free technologies and sustainable mining methods, aiming to reduce the costs associated with formalization and help miners break away from criminal influence. The Strategy also emphasizes engaging the mining industry and civil society to establish responsible supply chain due diligence and certification systems. Specific provisions include a classified briefing on illicit gold mining in Venezuela and a coordinated international effort to investigate and track assets linked to Venezuela's illicit gold trade. The bill directs U.S. representatives to multilateral institutions to leverage influence for international cooperation and establishes a public-private partnership with countries like Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. This partnership will support ASM formalization, enhance traceability, and promote responsibly sourced gold. Finally, the bill amends U.S. Code to include transactions involving precious metals subject to sanctions as a factor in identifying primary money laundering concerns. It explicitly states that nothing in the Act authorizes the use of military force. The President is required to submit the Strategy within 180 days of enactment, with semiannual briefings to Congress for the following three years.