GEO Act

Bill: 118-hr-7370
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2024-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Electric power generation and transmission
Licensing and registrations
Mining
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2024-02-15
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Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior to process each application for a geothermal drilling permit or other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease within 30 days after completing all environmental documents required under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 for a project’s approval unless a U.S. federal court vacates the underlying lease.

action_date: 2024-06-27
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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. 
 
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: 

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. 
 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5719)
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5719)
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7370.
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5719-5720)
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-06-27
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.
action_date: 2024-06-27
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-561.
action_date: 2024-06-27
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-561.
action_date: 2024-04-16
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-04-16
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-04-16
text: Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
action_date: 2024-03-06
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held
action_date: 2024-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-02-15
text: Introduced in House