What does Preamble of Mining Schools Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes,' aims to strengthen domestic mining education. The bill requires the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Mining Schools Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Technology Grants to Strengthen Domestic Mining Education Act of 2025'.

What does TECHNOLOGY GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN DOMESTIC MINING EDUCATION. of Mining Schools Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a Domestic Mining Education Strengthening Program administered by the Secretary of Energy. The program will award competitive grants to 'mining schools' to recruit and educate students for the mining industry. Not more than 10 grants will be awarded annually. Grant selection will prioritize geographic diversity and region-specific specialties. The Secretary will consider recommendations from a newly established Mining Professional Development Advisory Board (Board) when selecting recipients and determining grant amounts. Mining schools receiving grants must use funds to enhance programs related to mining technology, critical mineral exploration, reclamation, and reducing environmental impacts. The Board will consist of six members: three from the mining industry and three with experience in mining education. The Act authorizes $10,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2033 to carry out this section.

What does REPEAL OF THE MINING AND MINERAL RESOURCES INSTITUTES ACT. of Mining Schools Act of 2025 do?

This section repeals the Mining and Mineral Resources Institutes Act.

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Mining Schools Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/25/2025 · Introduced: 3/25/2025

Author: John Barrasso (R-WY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a program to award grants to mining schools for technology improvements and workforce development related to mining.
The bill authorizes $10 million annually from 2026 to 2033 to fund these grants, prioritizing geographic diversity and region-specific mining specialties.
This legislation repeals the existing Mining and Mineral Resources Institutes Act.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2457(In Committee)Official page

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