Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act
Rep. Harrigan Introduces Bill to Spend $750 Million on Next-Generation Geothermal Energy
This bill is currently moving through the House committee process. It was recently approved by the committee and is now waiting for further action. It is actively moving forward.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and focuses on energy independence, but it is still in the early stages of the lawmaking process.
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Personal Impact
Federal employees at the Department of Energy's Geothermal Technologies Office and the Department of the Interior would take on new research coordination and data-sharing responsibilities. The bill creates new programs to manage, new memoranda of understanding to negotiate, and new reporting requirements, expanding the scope of work for existing staff.
“Within the Geothermal Technologies Office of the Department, the Secretary shall support a program of next-generation geothermal research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities”
Milestones
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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 Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Eavor welcomes bipartisan Senate bill to accelerate geothermal deployment
Industry leader Eavor Technologies praised the introduction of the Next-Generation Geothermal R&D Act. The bill establishes a federal framework for testing closed-loop and enhanced geothermal systems, creating a Center of Excellence to support public-private collaboration and training.
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Congressional Bill
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Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act
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