U.S. Senate Bill Introduced to Grow the American Mining Workforce

In Late March, Senators Manchin (D-WV) and Barrasso (R-WY) introduced the bipartisan Mining Schools Act of 2022. The legislation is aimed to increase and improve opportunities for college and university level mining programs.  
 
The Senators recognize the important role mining plays in society and the future of the country and our infrastructure and energy needs.  

The Mining Schools Act of 2022 would: 

• Establish a grant program for mining schools to receive funds in order to recruit students and carry out studies, research projects or demonstration projects related to the production of minerals; and 
• Establish the Mining Professional Development Advisory Board to evaluate applications and recommend recipients to the Secretary of Energy, as well as conduct oversight to ensure that grant funds are appropriately used. 

The act summary and full text can be accessed at Mining Schools ACT.