S. 4870 · In committee · Energy

Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026

Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

What it does

• Amends the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to extend reauthorization of the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative from 2027 through 2031.
• Expands the purpose of the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative to include data from digital geochemistry, advanced geochemical characterization methods, real-time data acquisition systems, and data-driven analytical methods for critical mineral, geothermal, and natural hydrogen resource characterization.
• Integrates the 3D Hydrography Program as a data source within the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative.

Latest action

Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources