H.R.5617

Geothermal Gold Book Development Act

Introduced·9/30/25

Prefiled

Introduced9/30/25

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

H. R. 5617

September 30, 2025

Ms. Ansari (for herself and Mr. Huffman) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

A BILL

To direct the Department of the Interior to identify and publish standard procedures and guidelines for geothermal leasing and permit issuance for environmentally responsible geothermal operations on Federal lands.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Geothermal Gold Book Development Act”.

HR5617 U.S. House: Geothermal Gold Book Development Act