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US HB1077

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Suzanne Lee

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15942) to include geothermal resources under expedited NEPA review provisions that previously applied only to oil and gas projects
  • Extends streamlined environmental review processes to geothermal exploration and development activities conducted under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.)
  • Applies to previously studied or developed areas, allowing geothermal projects in these locations to use existing environmental analyses rather than requiring new reviews
  • Introduced February 6, 2025 by Rep. Lee of Nevada and Rep. Maloy, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Legislative Description

STEAM Act Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act

Energy

Last Action

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources12/9/2025
Natural Resources2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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