119th Congress

H.R.5587

Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 HEATS Act

Chamber Passed·4/28/26

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Introduced

Chamber Passed4/28/26

Final Passage

Complete

Waives federal drilling permit requirement for geothermal activities on non-federal land.

The Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act, or HEATS Act, amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to eliminate the need for a federal drilling permit for geothermal exploration and production on non-federal land. This applies if the U.S. holds less than 50% of the subsurface geothermal estate and the operator has a state permit. The act exempts these activities from the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act, while preserving royalty payments to the U.S. The Secretary of the Interior can conduct inspections to ensure accountability and payment of royalties.

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Last: Passed the House · 231–186 · Apr 28
Current: Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Next: Senate floor vote

Roll Call Votes

On Passage RC# 137

231 Yea

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186 Nay

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12 Absent

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Calendar

Jul 15

2:30 PM

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Hearing

Apr 20

4:00 PM

House Committee on Rules Hearing

History

Jul 15

Senate

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Apr 28

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Apr 23

House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3073-3077)

H.R.5587

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