H.R. 5631

119th Congress

In Committee

Geothermal Energy Advancement Act

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]CO· Introduced 30 September 2025
Open on Congress.gov

5

Cosponsors

20

Actions

0

Amendments

2

Committees

—

Since introduced

Introduced
Committee
Passed Chamber
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Latest action

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

15 July 2026·1 week ago

Summary

Reported to House · Updated 29 May 2026

Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act

This bill establishes a geothermal ombudsman and task force to oversee geothermal project permitting and authorizations on federal land.

The Department of the Interior must appoint a geothermal ombudsman from within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The ombudsman must act as a liaison among different parts of BLM, provide dispute resolution services between BLM and geothermal project applicants, and facilitate permit processing in different BLM field offices regarding geothermal projects on federal land.

The ombudsman must also lead the Geothermal Permitting Task Force established by this bill. The task force must support the ombudsman’s duties. Through the task force, the ombudsman may reassign employees from other Interior bureaus or offices to assist in the completion of geothermal authorizations. The ombudsman may pay a retention allowance to reassigned employees. 

Timeline

20 actions

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

    15 July 2026 · Committee

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

    3 June 2026 · IntroReferral

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

    3 June 2026 · IntroReferral

  4. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  5. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5631.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  7. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  8. Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  9. Considered under suspension of the rules.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  10. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  11. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  12. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    2 June 2026 · Floor

  13. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

  14. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

  15. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

  16. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574.

    20 May 2026 · Calendars

  17. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

  18. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

  19. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574.

    20 May 2026 · Calendars

  20. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.

    20 May 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

5 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]CO

Cosponsors

  • Democrat360%
  • Republican240%

Classification

Policy area

Energy

Legislative subjects

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEarth sciencesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLicensing and registrations

Committees

2

  • Natural Resources Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To30 Sept 2025
    • Markup By5 Mar 2026
    • Reported By20 May 2026

    • Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee

      • Referred to9 Dec 2025
      • Hearings By (subcommittee)16 Dec 2025
      • Discharged from5 Mar 2026

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To3 Jun 2026

Reports

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 0 on 30 September 2025 to 5 on 20 May 2026.

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