To amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to provide support to mining schools, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Subcommittee Hearing Held (Idaho Springs, Colorado).
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-658.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-658.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 509.
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