Creates exchange programs to boost U.S. mining jobs and education.
This bill would create two new exchange programs to help the U.S. mining industry. It would send American students abroad to learn about mining and bring foreign mining experts to teach in the U.S. These programs aim to address a shortage of skilled workers in the U.S. mining sector.
Today, the U.S. mining industry faces a shortage of skilled workers, with only 14 universities offering mining programs in 2023. If this bill passes, new exchange programs would send U.S. students abroad for mining education and bring foreign mining experts to U.S. institutions. The Department of State would be authorized to receive appropriations of $10,000,000 annually for these programs for the government's budget years 2026 through 2035.
HR 7021 · 119th Congress · January 12, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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