Bill · S. 4870· Senate(119-S-4870)
Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/23/2026
- Last activity
- 9/30/2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored by
- Lisa Murkowski
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026," seeks to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It aims to reauthorize the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative for the years 2027 through 2031. The legislation also updates how data is handled by including modern sensing technologies like digital geochemistry and real-time data systems. Additionally, it integrates the 3D Hydrography Program into the existing framework.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this put more money into scientific research?+3
The bill funds advanced sensing and geological characterization technologies.
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+2
The initiative supports the characterization of geothermal and hydrogen resources essential for clean energy.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+2
Better data on subsurface resources improves the management of public lands.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Resource Characterization: The bill updates the initiative to include modern sensing technologies, digital geochemistry, and real-time data acquisition. This is intended to improve the characterization of critical mineral, geothermal, natural hydrogen, and other subsurface resource systems (Section 2(a)).
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Extended Program Duration: By changing the timeline from 2022-2026 to 2027-2031, the bill ensures the continued operation of the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+2Increases Renewable Energy Investment+2Improves Environmental Protections+1Improves Rural Development+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Union Workers+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 9/30/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 9/16/2026
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- 6/23/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John HickenlooperDemocrat · Colorado