Allow geothermal energy companies to recover costs through utility rates.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025?
The Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025 reached the House Union Calendar on May 19, 2026. The House must now schedule a floor vote to advance the bill, but limited time on the legislative agenda remains the primary constraint. While reaching the calendar is a significant step that most bills fail to achieve, leadership decides which measures receive a final vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025 (H.R. 398 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The House · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 7422 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7422 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
