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HR5576Referred to Committee

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-26
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Russ Fulcher
Russ Fulcher
Republican · ID · Representative
Votes with party: 94.1% (545 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/F000469

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Celeste Maloy (R-UT-2)· 2025-10-28
  • Mike Kennedy (R-UT-3)· 2025-11-21
  • Nicholas J. Begich III (R-AK)· 2025-12-15

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 16.

2026-03-05

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would make it easier for companies to develop geothermal energy projects on federal lands by streamlining the permitting process and potentially offering more favorable lease terms. The changes would aim to increase renewable energy production from geothermal sources while generating revenue for the federal government and creating jobs in energy development. The bill affects energy companies, federal land managers, and communities interested in expanding clean energy alternatives.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

Subjects

Energy
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Open text viewRead on Congress.gov

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