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Mining Education Grants: Strengthening Domestic Mineral Production

This act establishes a grant program for higher education institutions to train new mining professionals. The goal is to boost domestic mineral production and reduce reliance on foreign supplies, potentially impacting economic stability and resource availability.
Key points
Grant program for universities training mining engineers and other specialists in the field.
Support aims to recruit students and develop programs related to mineral extraction, processing, and recycling, including critical and rare earth elements.
Funding also promotes technologies that reduce the environmental and human impact of mining.
Establishment of a Mining Professional Development Advisory Board to evaluate grant applications and oversee fund usage.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2685
Sponsor: Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Process start date: 2023-04-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mining Schools Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2685.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grant program for universities training mining engineers and other specialists in the field.
  • Support aims to recruit students and develop programs related to mineral extraction, processing, and recycling, including critical and rare earth elements.
  • Funding also promotes technologies that reduce the environmental and human impact of mining.
  • Establishment of a Mining Professional Development Advisory Board to evaluate grant applications and oversee fund usage.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 705.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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