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A bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
7/15/2026, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4975
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress, numbered S. 4975, seeks to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by proposing waivers of Federal drilling permits for specified activities and exemptions from certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The bill aims to address regulatory requirements related to geothermal energy activities, potentially streamlining processes and reducing bureaucratic hurdles in this sector.
Current Status of Bill S 4975
Bill S 4975 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 14, 2026. Bill S 4975 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 14, 2026. Bill S 4975's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of July 14, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4975
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4975
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4975
A bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4975
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