H.R. 3734 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Mining Schools Enhancement Act
H.R. 3734 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Oct 9, 2015, sponsored by Cresent Hardy with 17 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 9, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 17
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
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 fundsare expended to enhance and support programs at mining and mineral engineering schools in the United States.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cresent Hardy (R-NV). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 16 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 9, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 509. (Jul 5, 2016)
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