H.R. 301 House Energy
GEO Act
STAGE 3 OF 8 — CALENDARS AND SCHEDULING
Currently in the House. Last action: placed on the union calendar, calendar no. 568 on May 20, 2026.
- House Introduced in House Jan 9, 2025
- House Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Jan 9, 2025
- House Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. Dec 9, 2025
- House Subcommittee Hearings Held Dec 16, 2025
- House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged Mar 5, 2026
- House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Mar 5, 2026
- House Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent. Mar 5, 2026
- House Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-654. May 20, 2026
- House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568. May 20, 2026
Cosponsors
7
Subjects
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionLicensing and registrationsMiningPerformance measurement
Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Reported By , May 20, 2026
- Markup By , Mar 5, 2026
- Referred To , Jan 9, 2025
Summary
Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO ActThis 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.
Summary as of: Introduced in House
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