United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 3734 — Mining Schools Enhancement Act

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 509.

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Summary

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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Action History

  1. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 509.

  2. Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-658.

  3. Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged.

  7. Subcommittee Hearing Held (Idaho Springs, Colorado).

  8. Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

  9. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  10. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3734 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 3734?
HR 3734 is sponsored by Cresent Hardy (R).
What is the current status of HR 3734?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3734?
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