Mining Schools Act of 2024

12/16/2024, 7:32 PM

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 program, DOE must award up to 10 grants each year to mining schools for recruiting and educating mining engineers and other qualified professionals to meet future energy and mineral needs. In addition, the bill repeals the Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute Act of 1984.

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.
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 program, DOE must award up to 10 grants each year to mining schools for recruiting and educating mining engineers and other qualified professionals to meet future energy and mineral needs. In addition, the bill repeals the Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute Act of 1984.

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.
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

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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...


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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 705.