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S 1130119th CongressIntroduced
Mining Schools Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
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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