Contact Congress about H.R. 3795: Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025
Independent auditors would have to verify every ounce of gold the U.S. owns, wherever it is stored. The bill requires a full count, test, and 50-year transaction history within nine months, then every five years. All findings must be posted publicly online.
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Gold Reserve Transparency Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Latest action on H.R. 3795: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who this affects: This bill primarily affects the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, and the GAO, which would carry out or support these audits. It also reaches international organizations and foreign banks that hold U.S.-linked gold. The general public would gain access to detailed information about a major national asset.
Why this matters: The U.S. government claims to hold thousands of tons of gold, but comprehensive independent audits have not been conducted in decades. This bill would create a regular, transparent verification process that could confirm or challenge official figures and reveal any hidden obligations on those reserves.
Key provisions in H.R. 3795
- Every ounce of U.S. gold, including gold in deep storage, must be tested, counted, and audited within 9 months of the bill becoming law and then every 5 years after that.
- The audit covers gold held directly by the government and gold the U.S. has any interest in, including gold held by the IMF, the Bank for International Settlements, foreign central banks, or private parties.
- Auditors must evaluate whether the physical security protecting U.S. gold reserves is good enough.
- All legal claims on U.S. gold from the past 50 years, such as leases and swaps, must be fully documented.
- Every sale, purchase, payment, or receipt involving U.S. gold over the past 50 years must be accounted for, including who was involved and on what terms.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 3795
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Questions people ask about H.R. 3795
- What is H.R. 3795?
- Independent auditors would have to verify every ounce of gold the U.S. owns, wherever it is stored. The bill requires a full count, test, and 50-year transaction history within nine months, then every five years. All findings must be posted publicly online.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 3795?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 3795?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 3795 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
