HR. 5631In Committee
Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
Establishes a geothermal ombudsman and permitting task force to coordinate and speed federal geothermal project authorizations on federal land
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a geothermal ombudsman and permitting task force to coordinate and speed federal geothermal project authorizations on federal land
Key points
- Establish geothermal ombudsman
- Establish permitting task force
- Allow employee reassignment
- Allow retention allowances
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-03 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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