# 117-sres-391: A resolution expressing concern about the rise in illicit mining and trafficking of gold in Latin America and the pervasive problem that such mining poses for the security, stability, and environment of the region.

117-sres-391, A resolution expressing concern about the rise in illicit mining and trafficking of gold in Latin America and the pervasive problem that such mining poses for the security, stability, and environment of the region., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ); status Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6744-6745) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-sres-391
- Congress: 117
- Title: A resolution expressing concern about the rise in illicit mining and trafficking of gold in Latin America and the pervasive problem that such mining poses for the security, stability, and environment of the region.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6744-6745)
- Introduced: 2021-09-28
- Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] (D-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution expressing concern about the rise in illicit mining and trafficking of gold in Latin America and the pervasive problem that such mining poses for the security, stability, and environment of the region.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL), 2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2021-09-28T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] (R-TX), 2021-09-29T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-sres-391 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-resolution/391)

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- [117-s-1064: RENACER Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1064)
- [117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1404)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
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