Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends funding for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through 2031.
The Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to extend funding for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through fiscal years 2027 to 2031. The initiative will utilize modern sensing technologies and advanced geochemical methods to enhance the characterization of critical minerals, geothermal, and natural hydrogen resources. The bill also integrates the 3D Hydrography Program of the United States Geological Survey into the initiative.
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