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119-s-4870119th CongressWALLET

Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026

Sponsored By: Senator Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

In Committee

Summary

Reauthorize and expand the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI). This bill would extend Earth MRI through 2027–2031 and let the program use modern sensing and data-driven methods to better map critical minerals, geothermal resources, natural hydrogen, and other subsurface systems.

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  • Researchers and analysts would gain access to new types of data including digital geochemistry, advanced geochemical characterization, and real-time data acquisition to improve subsurface mapping.
  • Energy and mineral developers would get improved resource characterization for critical minerals, geothermal resources, and natural hydrogen that can inform exploration and planning.
  • Federal mapping and data efforts would be integrated with the 3D Hydrography Program and see an extended authorization window to 2027–2031 to continue coordinated data collection and analysis.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More mapping data for researchers and firms

If enacted, this bill would extend the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative authorization from the 2022–2026 window to cover 2027 through 2031. It would add the 3D Hydrography Program to Earth MRI's list of integrated data sources. It would also authorize use of modern sensing data, including digital geochemistry, real-time or near-real-time data systems, and data-driven analytical methods to map critical minerals, geothermal resources, natural hydrogen, and other subsurface systems. The text in this chunk does not specify any new funding amounts.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

AK • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 6/23/2026

Roll Call Votes

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