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Precious Metals Parity Act

USA119th CongressS-989| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2025
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Precious Metals Parity Act," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to alter how income from precious metals is treated for regulated investment companies. Specifically, it modifies Section 851(b)(2)(A) to include precious metals alongside foreign currencies as a source of qualifying income. This change ensures that income derived by a regulated investment company from precious metals will be recognized as qualifying income. The amendment aims to allow these companies to maintain their tax-advantaged status while investing in precious metals. The provisions of this Act will apply to taxable years beginning after its enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4014
Precious Metals Parity Act
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4014
    Precious Metals Parity Act


  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Precious Metals Parity Act

USA119th CongressS-989| Senate 
| Updated: 3/12/2025
This bill, known as the "Precious Metals Parity Act," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to alter how income from precious metals is treated for regulated investment companies. Specifically, it modifies Section 851(b)(2)(A) to include precious metals alongside foreign currencies as a source of qualifying income. This change ensures that income derived by a regulated investment company from precious metals will be recognized as qualifying income. The amendment aims to allow these companies to maintain their tax-advantaged status while investing in precious metals. The provisions of this Act will apply to taxable years beginning after its enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4014
Precious Metals Parity Act
Mar 12, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 12, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4014
    Precious Metals Parity Act


  • March 12, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 12, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (2)
James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)

Finance Committee

Taxation

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