The National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program was created by the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992. (PL 102-285). After its passage in 1992, Congress reauthorized the Act in 1997, 1999, 2009, and 2019 in Public Laws 105-36, 106-148, 111-11, and 116-9, respectively. The latest reauthorization (Public Law 117-58) in 2021 authorizes the Program through 2031.
Links to NGMA reauthorizing legislation
Links to NGMA reauthorizing legislation
- National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1997 (P.L. 105-36)
- National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 1999 (P.L. 106-148)
- National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-11)
- John Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (P.L. 116-9)
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58)