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S 1130119th CongressIntroduced

Mining Schools Act of 2025

Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
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S. 1130 establishes a technology‑grant program for domestic mining education, awarding up to ten competitive grants annually to mining schools to recruit and train the next generation of mining professionals.

Key Points

  • 1Secretary of Energy creates a grant program to strengthen mining education.
  • 2Awards no more than 10 grants per year, with geographic diversity and 180‑day award timeline.
  • 3Funds must be used for recruitment, program enhancement, and technology development.
  • 4Advisory board of six members (3 industry, 3 academia) evaluates applications.
  • 5$10 million authorized each fiscal year 2026‑2033.

Impact Areas

Mining schools and universitiesStudents and prospective mining professionalsU.S. mining industry and workforce developmentFederal agencies overseeing mining education
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