Bill · H.R. 2457· House(119-HR-2457)

Mining Schools Act of 2025

Age: 75 years

Utah

Introduced: 3/27/2025
Last activity: 3/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by: Burgess Owens
Cosponsors: - 14 - 2

Energy

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Mining Schools Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Energy to create a grant program aimed at strengthening domestic mining education. The Secretary is tasked with awarding up to 10 competitive grants each year to mining schools to recruit and train the next generation of mining professionals. These institutions are intended to help meet the future energy and mineral needs of the United States. The program includes the establishment of a Mining Professional Development Advisory Board to evaluate applications and provide recommendations. Finally, the Act repeals the Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute Act of 1984.

Yes· 3 of 12

Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill provides grants for educational programs and recruitment in the mining field.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill aims to recruit and train the next generation of mining professionals to meet future needs.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill funds technologies for reclamation, water usage reduction, and mitigation of acid mine drainage.