Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-02-11T14:33:16Z

Explore the details of House Bill 398 Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/11/2025, 2:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 398

Bill 119 HR 398, also known as the Geothermal Steam Act Amendment, aims to make changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 in order to grant the Department of the Interior the authority to recover costs associated with geothermal energy development on federal lands.

The bill seeks to update the existing legislation to allow the Department of the Interior to recover costs related to the administration and oversight of geothermal energy development activities on federal lands. This cost-recovery authority would enable the department to more effectively manage and regulate geothermal energy projects, ensuring that they are conducted in a responsible and sustainable manner.

By granting the Department of the Interior the ability to recover costs, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayers are not burdened with the financial responsibility of overseeing geothermal energy development on federal lands. This cost-recovery authority would also help to incentivize responsible development practices and promote the growth of the geothermal energy industry in the United States. Overall, Bill 119 HR 398 seeks to modernize the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by providing the Department of the Interior with the necessary tools to effectively regulate and oversee geothermal energy development on federal lands, while also promoting responsible and sustainable practices within the industry.

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Current Status of Bill HR 398

Bill HR 398 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2025. Bill HR 398 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2025. Bill HR 398's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of January 14, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 398

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Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 398

To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to provide cost-recovery authority for the Department of the Interior.To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to provide cost-recovery authority for the Department of the Interior.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 398

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

New York(Democrat)

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