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H.R. 8790 House Energy

Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act

Introduced
May 13, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Harrigan, Pat (R-NC-10)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on energy and natural resources on Jul 21, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House May 13, 2026
  2. House Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. May 13, 2026
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held May 20, 2026
  4. House Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. May 20, 2026
  5. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I. Jul 16, 2026
  6. House Committee on Natural Resources discharged. Jul 16, 2026
  7. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655. Jul 16, 2026
  8. House Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4667-4668) Jul 20, 2026
  9. House Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Jul 20, 2026
  10. House Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4667-4670) Jul 20, 2026
  11. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8790. Jul 20, 2026
  12. House Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. Jul 20, 2026
  13. House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4667-4668) Jul 20, 2026
  14. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Jul 20, 2026
  15. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Jul 21, 2026

Cosponsors

1

Subjects

Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy researchGeography and mappingGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsTechnology transfer and commercializationWater use and supply

Committees

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
    • [Referred To, Jul 21, 2026]
  • Natural Resources Committee
    • [Discharged From, Jul 16, 2026]
    • [Referred To, May 13, 2026]
  • Science, Space, and Technology Committee
    • [Reported By, Jul 16, 2026]
    • [Markup By, May 20, 2026]
    • [Referred To, May 13, 2026]

Summary

Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development ActThis bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of next-generation geothermal systems, such as closed-loop geothermal systems in supercritical conditions. Specifically, the bill expands the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to modify and establish geothermal energy programs, such as programs concerning research and development, grants, and data management.DOE must support a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for next-generation geothermal systems. DOE may administer grants for carrying out certain focus areas of the program. DOE must also ensure that at least one Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) field research site has the capabilities to include next-generation geothermal testing.Additionally, DOE must provide grants for (1) the continuation and expansion of research, development, demonstration, testing, and commercial application activities applicable to FORGE sites; and (2) the establishment of a next-generation geothermal systems center of excellence.DOE must also provide grants to accelerate the development, testing, and implementation of innovative technologies to improve the commercial-readiness of geothermal energy projects using next-generation geothermal systems.DOE must expand its repository of geothermal drilling information to include publicly available subsurface data, including data reported as part of fossil fuel and mining operations. DOE must also periodically update the repository to improve its functionality and usability.The bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to commission the drilling of supercritical geothermal exploration boreholes in certain areas to provide control points for deep heat mapping and geothermal development. 

[Summary as of: Introduced in House]

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