GEO Act
U.S. Congress · HR301 ·
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What the bill says
Introduced 2025-01-09. Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
Summary (plain-language)
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.
Sponsors
- Celeste Maloy (primary)
- Nicholas J. Begich III
- Sarah Elfreth
- Russ Fulcher
- Josh Harder
- Susie Lee
- Addison P. McDowell
- Pete Stauber
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Action History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-654. |
| 2026-05-20 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568. |
| 2026-03-05 | Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged |
| 2026-03-05 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 2026-03-05 | Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2025-12-16 | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 2025-12-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. |
| 2025-01-09 | Introduced in House |
| 2025-01-09 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |