HR. 398Introduced
Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2025
Extends Interior's authority through 2032 to recover geothermal leasing and oversight costs from applicants and leaseholders under the Geothermal Steam Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extends Interior's authority through 2032 to recover geothermal leasing and oversight costs from applicants and leaseholders under the Geothermal Steam Act
Key points
- Require geothermal program report
- Limit fee use to appropriated purposes
- Allow reduced reimbursement fees
- Extend cost recovery authority
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-05-20 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 569.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAlternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchLand use and conservationMiningPollution liability