Educational Exchange Programs to Boost US Critical Mineral Mining Workforce.
This Act establishes two new educational exchange programs under the Fulbright umbrella to address severe personnel shortages in the US critical mineral mining industry. The goal is to send US students abroad for specialized training and bring foreign experts to US universities to expand domestic mining education programs. This initiative aims to strengthen the domestic critical mineral supply chain and reduce reliance on foreign sources, backed by $10 million in authorized annual funding for ten years.
Key points
Creates the Critical Mineral Mining Fellowship Program, funding US students to study mining abroad in allied countries.
Establishes the Visiting Mining Scholars Program, bringing foreign mining experts to US universities to develop and expand domestic mining curricula.
Fellows must commit to seeking employment in the US mining profession (government or private sector) after completing the program.
Authorizes $10 million annually from 2026 through 2035 to fund these workforce development exchange programs.
Status:
Introduced
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