GEO Act was reported by committee and awaits a floor vote
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 101 words.
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.
- Committees
- House Natural Resources Committee
- Policy area
- Energy: 27 of 2,251 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.2%)
- Sponsor
- 3 of 39 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 2, from introduced in house to reported in house · 290 words
- Subjects
- Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionLicensing and registrationsMiningPerformance measurement
- Latest action
- May 20, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
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