H.R. 301 Reported by committee Energy

GEO Act

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] Introduced January 9, 2025 Cosponsors 7 (3 D, 4 R) Latest action May 20, 2026

Summary

Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act
This bill expands the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for the Department of the Interior to process applications related to geothermal leases. Specifically, Interior must process each application for a geothermal drilling permit or other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease within 60 days after completing all requirements under applicable federal laws and regulations (including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the National Historic Preservation Act) unless a U.S. federal court vacates or provides injunctive relief for the underlying lease.  

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. May 20, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
  2. May 20, 2026 Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-654.
  3. Mar 5, 2026 Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
  4. Mar 5, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Mar 5, 2026 Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
  6. Dec 16, 2025 Subcommittee Hearings Held
  7. Dec 9, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  8. Jan 9, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  9. Jan 9, 2025 Introduced in House

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