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S4870Referred to Committee

A bill to amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-23
Introduced
1
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Lisa Murkowski
Lisa Murkowski
Republican · AK · Senator
Votes with party: 65.2% (823 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M001153

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (1)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • John W. Hickenlooper (D-CO)Original· 2026-06-23

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2026-06-23

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2026-06-23

Plain-English Summary

The proposal would extend funding and authorization for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, a program that uses advanced mapping technology to identify mineral and energy resources beneath the Earth's surface. This affects mining companies, energy producers, and government agencies that rely on detailed geological data to locate valuable materials like metals and fossil fuels. The bill would ensure the program can continue operating and conducting surveys that help the U.S. understand its natural resource potential.

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