GEO Act

10/4/2024, 7:57 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 7370

Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act

This 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.  

Current Status of Bill HR 7370

Bill HR 7370 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2024. Bill HR 7370 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2024.  Bill HR 7370's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7370

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7370

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Potential Impact Areas

Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionLicensing and registrationsMiningPerformance measurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7370

GEO ActGeothermal Energy Opportunity ActGeothermal Energy Opportunity ActGEO ActGEO ActGEO ActGeothermal Energy Opportunity ActGeothermal Energy Opportunity ActGEO ActTo amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
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