GEO Act
Summary
Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act This bill expands the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for the Department of the Interior to process applications related to geothermal leases. Specifically, Interior must process each application for a geothermal drilling permit or other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease within 60 days after completing all requirements under applicable federal laws and regulations (including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the National Historic Preservation Act) unless a U.S. federal court vacates or provides injunctive relief for the underlying lease.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action May 20, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
6
May 20, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-654.
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
lower
Dec 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Dec 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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