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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Critical Mineral Mining Education Act of 2026
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This amendment proposes creating two new international exchange programs under the Fulbright banner to address the shortage of skilled workers in the U.S. mining industry. It would fund U.S. students to study mining abroad and bring foreign mining experts to teach at U.S. universities, with a total authorization of $10 million annually for ten years.
If enacted, this proposal would authorize $10 million in annual federal spending from 2026 through 2035 to support specialized mining education and international workforce training.
Who It Affects
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U.S. mining industry
The industry is the primary focus for workforce development and recruitment efforts funded by the proposed programs.
Institutions of higher education
Universities may host visiting scholars or have their students participate in international mining fellowships.
Department of State
The agency is tasked with administering the new fellowship and scholar programs and submitting annual reports to Congress.
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Integration of Mining into Fulbright
The amendment explicitly expands the scope of the J. William Fulbright Educational Exchange Program to include specific industrial workforce development for the mining sector.
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