HR. 5587In Committee
HEATS Act
Exempts certain geothermal exploration and production on state and private lands from federal drilling permits and federal environmental and historic review requirements
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Exempts certain geothermal exploration and production on state and private lands from federal drilling permits and federal environmental and historic review requirements
Key points
- Prohibit drilling permits for qualifying geothermal activity
- Limit historic review to states without preservation laws
- Exempt qualifying activity from NEPA review
- Exempt qualifying activity from ESA consultation
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-04-28 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAlternative and renewable resourcesEnergyEnergy revenues and royaltiesIndian lands and resources rightsLicensing and registrationsMining