Reauthorizes the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through 2031 and integrates the 3D Hydrography Program.
The Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026 amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to extend the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative through 2031. It also integrates the 3D Hydrography Program into the initiative, enhancing data collection and analysis for subsurface resources. This reauthorization aims to improve the characterization of critical minerals, geothermal, and natural resources using advanced technologies.
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