119th Congress
H.R. 301
GEO Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Celeste Maloy(R-UT)
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2025
- Policy area
- Energy
- Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- Official text
- Reported in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (7)
Added later (7)
- Susie Lee (D-NV) · Feb 12, 2025
- Josh Harder (D-CA) · Jul 21, 2025
- Nicholas J. Begich III (R-AK) · Jul 21, 2025
- Pete Stauber (R-MN) · Jul 22, 2025
- Addison P. McDowell (R-NC) · Sep 8, 2025
- Russ Fulcher (R-ID) · Oct 24, 2025
- Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) · Mar 5, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 20, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568. - May 20, 2026 · House
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-654. - Mar 5, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. - Mar 5, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Mar 5, 2026
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged - Dec 16, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held - Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. - Jan 9, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. - Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in House