Geothermal Energy: Faster Drilling Permits on Private Land
The House passed this bill in April 2026 and sent it to the Senate. It is now waiting for the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources to take action. Because the Senate often does not schedule bills passed by the House, it is unclear if this proposal will move forward.
231–186
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 7409 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 7409 (118th) →Govbase has not yet run an impact analysis on this legislation.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 137).
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 137).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
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On Passage
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
HEATS Act
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