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GEO Act
10/4/2024, 7:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7370
The GEO Act, introduced in the 118th Congress on February 15, 2024, aims to address a specific topic that is not explicitly outlined in the provided text. Additional insights into the bill's purpose, key provisions, or specific directives are not available from the context provided.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7370
Bill HR 7370 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 25, 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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7370
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Licensing and registrations
- Mining
- Performance measurement
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7370
GEO Act
Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act
Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act
GEO Act
GEO Act
GEO Act
Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act
Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act
GEO Act
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7370
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