To require the Secretary of Energy to provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education, and for other purposes.
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Mr. Barrasso (for himself and Mr. Manchin) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill establishes a competitive grant program at the Department of Energy to strengthen domestic mining education. It provides grants to accredited mining schools to train the next generation of mining engineers and professionals.
Who Benefits and How
Mining schools receive federal grants for education programs. Mining industry gains trained workforce. National security improves through domestic mining capacity.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DOE administers the grant program. Advisory Board provides guidance.
Key Provisions
- DOE grant program for mining schools (up to 10 grants per year)
- Establishes Mining Professional Development Advisory Board
- Requires geographic diversity among grant recipients
- Covers mining, metallurgical, geological, and mineral engineering programs
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Creates DOE grant program for mining schools to recruit and educate the next generation of mining engineers and professionals to meet U.S. energy and mineral needs.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Invest in mining education to address workforce needs and domestic mineral security"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Energy
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A mining, metallurgical, geological, or mineral engineering program accredited by ABET at an institution of higher education, or qualifying geology/engineering programs at 4-year public institutions in mining-intensive states
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