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Geothermal Royalty Reform Act
3/7/2026, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5638
The Geothermal Royalty Reform Act, designated as H.R. 5638 in the 119th Congress and introduced on September 30, 2025, aims to reform the royalty framework related to geothermal energy production. The bill likely addresses issues surrounding royalty payments, incentives, or regulations in the geothermal energy sector to promote development and efficiency. Specific directives or actions proposed within the bill are not explicitly outlined in the provided context. For further details and specifics, the official bill text can be accessed via the provided PDF link: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5638/BILLS-119hr5638ih.pdf.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5638
Bill HR 5638 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2025. Bill HR 5638 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2025.  Bill HR 5638's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. as of March 5, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5638
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 5638
Primary Policy Focus
EnergyPotential Impact Areas
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Energy revenues and royalties
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5638
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to require royalties on production from leased geothermal resources to be based on production from each electric generating facility, and for other purposes.
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to require royalties on production from leased geothermal resources to be based on production from each electric generating facility, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5638
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