H.R. 7021: Critical Mineral Mining Education Act of 2026
Quick Facts:
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Johnny Olszewski (D-MD-2)
Congress: 119
Date Introduced: Jan. 12, 2026
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Jan. 12, 2026)
Critical Mineral Mining Education Act of 2026
This bill authorizes the establishment of the Visiting Scholars Mining Program to allow not fewer than 10 foreign nationals in the mining industry to travel to the United States for workforce development for not less than 3 months, but not more than one year. The bill also requires scholarship awards for each foreign national for their fellowship.
Rep. Young Kim (R-CA-40) (Jan. 12, 2026)
Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA-6) (Jan. 12, 2026)
Rep. Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4) (Jan. 12, 2026)
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7) (Feb. 9, 2026)