HR Bill 2685 Mining Schools Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-04-18

Bill 118 hr 2685, also known as the Mining Schools Act of 2023, aims to provide funding and support for mining schools across the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of mining education and research in advancing the mining industry and ensuring a skilled workforce. The key provisions of the bill include allocating funds for the establishment and maintenance of mining schools, as well as for research and development in the field of mining. The bill also seeks to promote collaboration between mining schools, industry partners, and government agencies to enhance the quality of education and research in the mining sector. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for scholarships and grants to support students pursuing degrees in mining-related fields. This is aimed at encouraging more individuals to enter the mining industry and address the growing demand for skilled professionals in this sector. Overall, the Mining Schools Act of 2023 is designed to strengthen the mining education infrastructure in the United States and ensure that the industry has access to a well-trained workforce. By investing in mining schools and research, the bill aims to support the growth and sustainability of the mining industry for years to come.

Recent Activity

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

Alternative Names

Mining Schools Act of 2023

Mining Schools Act of 2023

Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2023

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes.

Mining Schools Act of 2023

Mining Schools Act of 2023

Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2023

To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Mining Schools Act of 2023

Mining Schools Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Energy

Potential Impact

Employment and training programs

Metals

Mining

Employment and training programs

Metals

Mining

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]

Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]

Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]

Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]

Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3]

Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]

Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2]

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]

Rep. Stewart, Chris [R-UT-2]

Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]

Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-14]

Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]

Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3]

Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]

Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]

Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Pettersen, Brittany [D-CO-7]

Rep. Caraveo, Yadira [D-CO-8]

Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]

Committees and Subcommittees

Natural Resources Committee

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee

Natural Resources Committee

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee

Variations and Revisions

Natural ResourcesMining Schools Act of 2023

Mining Schools Act of 2023

11/21/2024, 9:05 AM

Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2023 or the Mining Schools Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program to support domestic mining education. Under the p...

Bill 118 hr 2685, also known as the Mining Schools Act of 2023, aims to provide funding and support for mining schools across the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of mining education and research in advancing the mining industry and ...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 2685

Introduced on
2023-04-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/18/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2023 or the Mining Schools Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program to support domestic mining education. Under the p...

Bill 118 hr 2685, also known as the Mining Schools Act of 2023, aims to provide funding and support for mining schools across the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of mining education and research in advancing the mining industry and ...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Energy

Potential Impact
Employment and training programs•
Metals•
Mining

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/2/2023

Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2023 or the Mining Schools Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a grant program to support domestic mining education. Under the p...


Latest Action11/20/2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.