Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026
The Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends funding for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through 2031. This program will continue to map critical minerals, geothermal energy, and natural hydrogen resources using advanced technologies like digital geochemistry and real-time data systems. The bill also updates the initiative to include data from the 3D Hydrography Program, ensuring a broader range of subsurface information is collected and analyzed.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 23, 2026
Last action Jun 23, 2026
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Jun 23, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Jun 23, 2026
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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