Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026
The Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends funding for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through fiscal year 2031. This program, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, will support the collection and analysis of subsurface data using advanced technologies like modern sensing and digital geochemistry to map critical minerals and geothermal resources. The bill also updates the initiative's scope to include the 3D Hydrography Program and allocates $84 million for operations between 2027 and 2031.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Jul 9, 2026
Last action Jul 21, 2026
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Total actions
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1
Committee
3
Jul 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Jul 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
lower
Jul 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Jul 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert J. Wittman
RRepublican
Co
Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
Co
Susie Lee
DDemocratic
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