Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2026-07-14 — Quantum-Enhanced Critical Minerals Mapping Act of 2026: cross-connection with critical-minerals-mapping-quantum: Both address federal critical-minerals resource mapping efforts; quantum-enhanced mapping could complement or extend Earth MRI’s geophysical/geochemical surveying work. (novelty: 3)
- 2026-03-04 — Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025: cross-connection with critical-mineral-consistency-act: Earth MRI mapping priorities key off the USGS critical minerals list; expanding that list via DOE additions would broaden the scope of minerals targeted for federal mapping. (novelty: 2)
- 2026-02-05 — Critical Mineral Dominance Act: cross-connection with critical-hardrock-mineral-production-federal-lands: Both aim to reduce U.S. reliance on imported critical minerals—Earth MRI via federal mapping/assessment of domestic resources, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act via accelerated production and permitting on federal lands. (novelty: 3)
- 2026-07-09 — Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026: HR9640 (Earth MRI Reauthorization Act of 2026) introduced and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources on 2026-07-09; would reauthorize the USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative without altering its scientific scope. (novelty: 2)