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119-hr-9640119th Congress

Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Representative Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

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Summary

Expands and reauthorizes the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative to add modern sensing data, new funding, and domestic contracting rules. This bill would broaden the types of data Earth MRI uses and extend program support through 2031 to improve mapping of subsurface resources like critical minerals, geothermal resources, and geologic hydrogen.

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  • Researchers and resource planners would gain richer mapping inputs. The bill adds modern sensing methods such as airborne gravity gradiometry, digital geochemistry, real-time data streams, data-driven analytics, and elevates the USGS 3D Hydrography Program to improve subsurface characterization.
  • U.S. contractors and suppliers would face new procurement rules. The Director of the United States Geological Survey would be instructed to prefer U.S.-owned and U.S.-controlled entities when practicable and require ownership disclosure for contractors and subcontractors working on Earth MRI projects.
  • Federal data programs would receive a defined funding window and integration mandate. The bill authorizes $84.0 million for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and formally bundles expanded data sources into the Initiative.

*If enacted, this bill would authorize $84.0 million for FY2027–2031, increasing federal spending authority for Earth MRI.*

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

VA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 9/28/2026

  • Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 10/19/2026

  • Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 7/9/2026

  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 9/1/2026

  • Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 9/14/2026

  • Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 9/14/2026

  • Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 9/15/2026

  • Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

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