Bill · H.R. 9640· House(119-HR-9640)
Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/9/2026
- Last activity
- 9/15/2026 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Wittman
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 3
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026. It updates and reauthorizes the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative originally found in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The legislation allows the initiative to use modern sensing technologies and advanced data methods. It also adds the 3D Hydrography Program of the United States Geological Survey to the program's data sources. Finally, the bill authorizes $84,000,000 in funding for the period of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this put more money into scientific research?+7
Authorizes 84 million dollars to update and expand geological mapping and scientific data collection methods.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+6
Integrates the 3D Hydrography Program and modern sensing technologies for better geological and resource mapping.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+5
Supports the mapping of geothermal and natural hydrogen resources to advance clean energy development.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a) could be seen as positive because it allows the program to use modern sensing technologies and advanced data-driven analytical methods to better understand critical mineral, geothermal, natural hydrogen, and other subsurface resource systems.
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Section 2(b) may be beneficial by integrating the 3D Hydrography Program of the United States Geological Survey into the initiative's data sources.
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Section 2(c) provides $84,000,000 for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, which continues funding for the program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts explicitly found within the text of this bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Land Management+6Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/15/2026
- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/14/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 7/14/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
- 7/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Stephanie BiceRepublican · Oklahoma
Jeff CrankRepublican · Colorado
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Gabe EvansRepublican · Colorado
Sarah ElfrethDemocrat · Maryland
Charles FleischmannRepublican · Tennessee
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada