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Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9640| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill reauthorizes the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, extending its operational period and enhancing its capabilities. It expands the initiative's scope to incorporate data from modern sensing technologies , including advanced geophysical and geochemical methods, along with real-time data acquisition and data-driven analytics. These technological advancements aim to improve the characterization of critical mineral, geothermal, natural hydrogen, and other subsurface resource systems. The bill also mandates the integration of data from the 3D Hydrography Program of the United States Geological Survey and authorizes $84,000,000 for Earth MRI for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, ensuring continued funding for these vital mapping efforts.

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Jun 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4870
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jul 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • June 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4870
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • July 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

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Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9640| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2026
This bill reauthorizes the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, extending its operational period and enhancing its capabilities. It expands the initiative's scope to incorporate data from modern sensing technologies , including advanced geophysical and geochemical methods, along with real-time data acquisition and data-driven analytics. These technological advancements aim to improve the characterization of critical mineral, geothermal, natural hydrogen, and other subsurface resource systems. The bill also mandates the integration of data from the 3D Hydrography Program of the United States Geological Survey and authorizes $84,000,000 for Earth MRI for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, ensuring continued funding for these vital mapping efforts.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jun 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4870
Introduced in Senate
Jul 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 14, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jul 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • June 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4870
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • July 14, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • July 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (1)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted