Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 5587 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 0 · Center 1 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Kim, Young (R-CA) (Introduced 09/26/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.26 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee; House - Natural Resources Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/15/2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (09/26/2025)
Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act or the HEATS Act
This bill exempts certain geothermal activities on state and private lands (except Indian lands) from drilling permit requirements as well as environmental and historic preservation review requirements.
First, the bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from requiring an operator to obtain a drilling permit under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 for any geothermal exploration and production activity conducted on a nonfederal surface estate (i.e., the part of the estate that is above ground) if (1) the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50% of the subsurface geothermal estate to be accessed by the proposed action, and (2) the operator submits to Interior a state permit to conduct the geothermal exploration and production activity on the nonfederal surface estate.
Next, the bill states that such geothermal exploration and production activity is not considered a major federal action under National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Thus, such activity does not trigger NEPA's environmental review requirements.
In addition, the bill exempts such activity from the consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It also exempts the activity from review under the National Historic Preservation Act unless the state in which the activity occurs does not have a state law that addresses the preservation of historic properties.
119 HR 5587 EH: Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 5587
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 or the HEATS Act.
2.No Federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain landThe Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
30.No Federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain land (a)In generalThe Secretary shall not require an operator to obtain a Federal drilling permit for geothermal exploration and production activities conducted on a non-Federal surface estate, provided that— (1)the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50 percent of the subsurface geothermal estate to be accessed by the proposed action; and (2)the operator submits to the Secretary a State permit to conduct geothermal exploration and production activities on the non-Federal surface estate. (b)No Federal actionA geothermal exploration and production activity carried out under subsection (a)— (1)shall not be considered a major Federal action for the purposes of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; (2)shall require no additional Federal action; (3)may commence 30 days after submission of the State permit to the Secretary; (4)shall not be subject to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and (5)shall only be considered an undertaking under division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act), if, with respect to the State in which the activity occurs, there is no State law in effect that addresses the preservation of historic properties in such State. (c)Royalties and production accountability (1)Nothing in this section shall affect the amount of royalties due to the United States under this Act from the production of electricity using geothermal resources (other than direct use of geothermal resources) or the production of any byproducts. (2)The Secretary may conduct onsite reviews and inspections to ensure proper accountability, measurement, and reporting of the production described in subsection (a), and payment of royalties. (d)ExceptionsThis section shall not apply to actions on Indian lands or resources managed in trust for the benefit of Indian Tribes. (e)Indian landIn this section, the term Indian land means— (1)any land located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria; and (2)any land not located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria, the title to which is held— (A)in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or an individual Indian; (B)by an Indian tribe or an individual Indian, subject to restriction against alienation under laws of the United States; or (C)by a dependent Indian community.. Passed the House of Representatives April 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5587 IH: Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5587IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 26, 2025Mrs. Kim (for herself and Mr. Gray) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesA BILLTo amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act or the HEATS Act.
2.No Federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain landThe Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
30.No Federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain land (a)In generalThe Secretary shall not require an operator to obtain a Federal drilling permit for geothermal exploration and production activities conducted on a non-Federal surface estate, provided that— (1)the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50 percent of the subsurface geothermal estate to be accessed by the proposed action; and (2)the operator submits to the Secretary a State permit to conduct geothermal exploration and production activities on the non-Federal surface estate. (b)No Federal actionA geothermal exploration and production activity carried out under subsection (a)— (1)shall not be considered a major Federal action for the purposes of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; (2)shall require no additional Federal action; (3)may commence 30 days after submission of the State permit to the Secretary; (4)shall not be subject to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and (5)shall only be considered an undertaking under division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act), if, with respect to the State in which the activity occurs, there is no State law in effect that addresses the preservation of historic properties in such State. (c)Royalties and production accountability (1)Nothing in this section shall affect the amount of royalties due to the United States under this Act from the production of electricity using geothermal resources (other than direct use of geothermal resources) or the production of any byproducts. (2)The Secretary may conduct onsite reviews and inspections to ensure proper accountability, measurement, and reporting of the production described in subsection (a), and payment of royalties. (d)ExceptionsThis section shall not apply to actions on Indian lands or resources managed in trust for the benefit of Indian Tribes. (e)Indian landIn this section, the term Indian land means— (1)any land located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria; and (2)any land not located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria, the title to which is held— (A)in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or an individual Indian; (B)by an Indian tribe or an individual Indian, subject to restriction against alienation under laws of the United States; or (C)by a dependent Indian community..
119 HR 5587 : Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-28 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5587IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESApril 28, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesAN ACTTo amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 or the HEATS Act.2.No Federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain landThe Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:30.No Federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain land(a)In generalThe Secretary shall not require an operator to obtain a Federal drilling permit for geothermal exploration and production activities conducted on a non-Federal surface estate, provided that—(1)the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50 percent of the subsurface geothermal estate to be accessed by the proposed action; and(2)the operator submits to the Secretary a State permit to conduct geothermal exploration and production activities on the non-Federal surface estate.(b)No Federal actionA geothermal exploration and production activity carried out under subsection (a)—(1)shall not be considered a major Federal action for the purposes of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969;(2)shall require no additional Federal action;(3)may commence 30 days after submission of the State permit to the Secretary;(4)shall not be subject to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and(5)shall only be considered an undertaking under division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act), if, with respect to the State in which the activity occurs, there is no State law in effect that addresses the preservation of historic properties in such State.(c)Royalties and production accountability(1)Nothing in this section shall affect the amount of royalties due to the United States under this Act from the production of electricity using geothermal resources (other than direct use of geothermal resources) or the production of any byproducts.(2)The Secretary may conduct onsite reviews and inspections to ensure proper accountability, measurement, and reporting of the production described in subsection (a), and payment of royalties.(d)ExceptionsThis section shall not apply to actions on Indian lands or resources managed in trust for the benefit of Indian Tribes.(e)Indian landIn this section, the term Indian land means—(1)any land located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria; and(2)any land not located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria, the title to which is held—(A)in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or an individual Indian;(B)by an Indian tribe or an individual Indian, subject to restriction against alienation under laws of the United States; or(C)by a dependent Indian community..Passed the House of Representatives April 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5587 RH: Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-15 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 531119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 5587[Report No. 119–613]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 26, 2025Mrs. Kim (for herself and Mr. Gray) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesApril 15, 2026Additional sponsor: Mr. BegichApril 15, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on September 26, 2025A BILLTo amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 or the HEATS Act.2.No Federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain landThe Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:30.No Federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain land(a)In generalThe Secretary shall not require an operator to obtain a Federal drilling permit for geothermal exploration and production activities conducted on a non-Federal surface estate, provided that—(1)the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50 percent of the subsurface geothermal estate to be accessed by the proposed action; and(2)the operator submits to the Secretary a State permit to conduct geothermal exploration and production activities on the non-Federal surface estate.(b)No Federal actionA geothermal exploration and production activity carried out under subsection (a)—(1)shall not be considered a major Federal action for the purposes of section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969;(2)shall require no additional Federal action;(3)may commence 30 days after submission of the State permit to the Secretary;(4)shall not be subject to section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973; and(5)shall only be considered an undertaking under division A of subtitle III of title 54, United States Code (commonly referred to as the National Historic Preservation Act), if, with respect to the State in which the activity occurs, there is no State law in effect that addresses the preservation of historic properties in such State.(c)Royalties and production accountability(1)Nothing in this section shall affect the amount of royalties due to the United States under this Act from the production of electricity using geothermal resources (other than direct use of geothermal resources) or the production of any byproducts.(2)The Secretary may conduct onsite reviews and inspections to ensure proper accountability, measurement, and reporting of the production described in subsection (a), and payment of royalties.(d)ExceptionsThis section shall not apply to actions on Indian lands or resources managed in trust for the benefit of Indian Tribes.(e)Indian landIn this section, the term Indian land means—(1)any land located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria; and(2)any land not located within the boundaries of an Indian reservation, pueblo, or rancheria, the title to which is held—(A)in trust by the United States for the benefit of an Indian tribe or an individual Indian;(B)by an Indian tribe or an individual Indian, subject to restriction against alienation under laws of the United States; or(C)by a dependent Indian community..April 15, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 09/26/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 09/26/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 09/26/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. |
| 12/09/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. |
| 12/16/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Hearings Held |
| 03/05/2026 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged |
| 03/05/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 03/05/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15. |
| 04/15/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-613. |
| 04/15/2026 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-613. |
| 04/15/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 531. |
| 04/20/2026 | House floor actions | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587. |
| 04/22/2026 | House floor actions | Rule H. Res. 1189 passed House. |
| 04/23/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3073-3077) |
| 04/23/2026 | House floor actions | Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587. |
| 04/23/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5587. |
| 04/23/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 04/23/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3073) |
| 04/23/2026 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3073) |
| 04/23/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 04/28/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| 07/15/2026 | Senate | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | HEATS Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | HEATS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | HEATS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | HEATS Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | HEATS Act |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 177 | 04/23/2026 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 04/28/2026 Referred To |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 04/15/2026 Reported By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 03/05/2026 Markup By |
| House - Natural Resources Committee | 09/26/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Energy
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