Amendment to Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 for Processing Geothermal Leasing Applications

Main Subject: Energy

Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to process each application for a geothermal drilling permit or other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease within 30 days after completing all environmental documents required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for a project’s approval unless a U.S. federal court vacates the underlying lease.

Senate Actions

IntroReferral
Sep. 25 2024	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Sep. 24 2024	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5719) DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7370. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5719-5720) Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Calendars
Jun. 27 2024	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.

Committee
Jun. 27 2024	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-561.

IntroReferral
Feb. 15 2024	Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
Sep. 24 2024	Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5719)

Committee
Jun. 27 2024	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-561.

IntroReferral
Feb. 15 2024	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Apr. 16 2024	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Mar. 06 2024	Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar. 04 2024	Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

House bill HR7370-118

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.

House bill HR7370-118

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.

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