New exchange programs would boost U.S. mining education and workforce for critical minerals.
This bill would start two new exchange programs to help the U.S. mining industry. It would send American students to other countries to study mining. It would also bring foreign mining experts to U.S. universities. The goal is to build a stronger workforce for important minerals and fix a shortage of skilled workers.
Today, the U.S. mining industry faces a significant shortage of skilled workers, with only 14 U.S. universities offering mining programs in 2023. This bill would create two new international exchange programs to boost U.S. mining education and workforce. It would send U.S. students abroad for specialized training and bring foreign mining experts to U.S. universities to help develop programs.
S 3612 · 119th Congress · January 12, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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