HEATS Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-31T21:32:07Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4975 HEATS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Energy. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/31/2026, 9:32 PM

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.

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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 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. as of July 15, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4975

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4975

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Energy

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.