To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to direct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities in support of next-generation geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems in various conditions, and for other purposes.

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.

2026-05-13

The federal government would fund research and development projects to improve geothermal energy technology, including advanced systems that work in different types of geological conditions. This would help make geothermal power—energy generated from heat beneath the Earth's surface—more practical and affordable as a clean energy source. The funding would support scientists, engineers, and companies working to develop and test these new geothermal systems.