Congress 114 - HR 3734 - Mining Schools Enhancement Act

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Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits Education programs funding Energy storage, supplies, demand Higher education Mining Public Lands and Natural Resources Science and engineering education

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Mining Schools Enhancement Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to require the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) of the Department of the Interior to ensure that at least 70% of specified research funds are expended to enhance and support programs at mining and mineral engineering schools in the United States.

In addition, OSMRE shall ensure that research activities relate to conventional fuel resource development and production.

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Jul 5, 2016

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 509.
Jul 5, 2016

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-658.
Jun 15, 2016

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 15, 2016

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 14, 2016

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 14, 2016

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
Dec 14, 2015

Subcommittee Hearing Held (Idaho Springs, Colorado).
Oct 21, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Oct 9, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Oct 9, 2015

Introduced in House

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