Congress·Reported·H.R. 1077

STEAM Act

Geothermal Energy: Speeding Up New Projects

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Part of: Congress Moves to Fast-Track Geothermal Energy on Federal Lands

Next up: The House

The STEAM Act was moved to the House Union Calendar on May 19, 2026, after being approved by its committee. The bill is now waiting for the House of Representatives to schedule a floor vote. While the bill is actively moving, it must still be selected by House leadership to receive a final vote.

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This bill, called the STEAM Act, aims to make it faster and easier to start geothermal energy projects. Geothermal energy works by using heat from deep underground to create clean electricity that can run all day and night.
Right now, oil and gas companies can skip certain long environmental reviews if they are working in areas that have already been studied or used before. This bill would give geothermal energy companies those same shortcuts to speed up their work.
Supporters say this will help the U.S. produce more clean energy by cutting through government "red tape." By focusing on areas that are already developed, the goal is to build new power plants faster without harming untouched nature.
This change would mostly affect projects on federal lands, especially in the Western U.S. where geothermal heat is easiest to reach. It could lead to more jobs in the renewable energy sector and help make the power grid more reliable.

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May 20, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 570.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

May 20, 2026House

Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-656.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Mar 5, 2026House

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.

Mar 5, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 5, 2026House

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged

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Official Title

STEAM Act

Bill NumberHR 1077

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 570.

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