Congress pushes Interior Department to speed geothermal permits with new BLM ombudsman and task force
The House passed this bill in June 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 bill will move forward.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3760-3761)
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
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