119th Congress
H.R. 5587
HEATS Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Young Kim(R-CA)
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2025
- Policy area
- Energy
- Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (2)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Adam Gray (D-CA)
Added later (1)
- Nicholas J. Begich III (R-AK) · Dec 15, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act or the HEATS Act
This bill exempts certain geothermal activities on state and private lands (except Indian lands) from drilling permit requirements as well as environmental and historic preservation review requirements.
First, the bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from requiring an operator to obtain a drilling permit under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 for any geothermal exploration and production activity conducted on a nonfederal surface estate (i.e., the part of the estate that is above ground) if (1) the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50% of the subsurface geothermal estate to be accessed by the proposed action, and (2) the operator submits to Interior a state permit to conduct the geothermal exploration and production activity on the nonfederal surface estate.
Next, the bill states that such geothermal exploration and production activity is not considered a major federal action under National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Thus, such activity does not trigger NEPA's environmental review requirements.
In addition, the bill exempts such activity from the consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It also exempts the activity from review under the National Historic Preservation Act unless the state in which the activity occurs does not have a state law that addresses the preservation of historic properties.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 House #137 | On Passage: HEATS Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Jul 15, 2026 · Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. - Apr 28, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Apr 23, 2026 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3073) - Apr 23, 2026 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Apr 23, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5587. - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587. - Apr 23, 2026 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3073-3077) - Apr 22, 2026 · House
Rule H. Res. 1189 passed House. - Apr 20, 2026 · House
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587. - Apr 15, 2026 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 531. - Apr 15, 2026 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-613. - Mar 5, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15. - 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. - Sep 26, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. - Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House