To encourage the Secretary of the Interior to enter into memoranda of understanding with agencies in other countries with respect to scientific and technical cooperation in the earth sciences.
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Latest Action · December 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
The Earth Sciences and Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2024 directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish agreements with foreign countries' agencies to cooperate on earth sciences research and mineral resource assessment. These partnerships would focus on activities like collecting and analyzing geological data, mapping mineral resources, training in geoscience and environmental standards, and facilitating educational exchanges with U.S. universities. The bill prioritizes partnerships with countries that are sources of critical minerals and have strategic relationships with the United States, such as mutual defense treaty partners or nations with established bilateral agreements. The legislation authorizes $3 million in funding for fiscal year 2025, with at least 70 percent directed toward implementing the agreements and supporting related salaries and expenses. The remaining funds can support mineral data collection efforts and coordination of data management approaches with partner countries.
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