HR. 1077Introduced
STEAM Act
Expedites NEPA review for certain geothermal drilling by extending a categorical exclusion to qualifying exploration and development activities
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expedites NEPA review for certain geothermal drilling by extending a categorical exclusion to qualifying exploration and development activities
Key points
- Allow qualifying geothermal well drilling
- Expand geothermal NEPA exclusion
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-05-20 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 570.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAlternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergyMining