Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill provides $84 million over five years to keep a program running that maps what is underground in the United States. It helps the government find important materials like minerals used in electronics and clean energy sources like natural hydrogen.
• The plan updates the program to use new technology like advanced sensors and real-time data. This will give scientists a better 3D view of what is beneath the surface, including water and heat sources that can be used for power.
• By finding these resources at home, the bill aims to make the country less dependent on other nations for materials needed for cars, phones, and national defense. It also helps identify areas for geothermal energy.

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