CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Earth MRI Reauthorization Act
October 31, 2026
October 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9640).
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H.R. 9640 would authorize the appropriation of $84 million for the 2027-2031 period for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (MRI) at the Geological Survey. (The bill does not specify amounts by year.) Earth MRI maps the country's geology to identify mineral and energy resources and natural hazards. Previously, $320 mi . . .
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H.R. 9640 would authorize the appropriation of $84 million for the 2027-2031 period for the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (MRI) at the Geological Survey. (The bill does not specify amounts by year.) Earth MRI maps the country's geology to identify mineral and energy resources and natural hazards. Previously, $320 mi . . .