H.R. 5631
119th Congress
Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
5
Cosponsors
20
Actions
0
Amendments
2
Committees
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Since introduced
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
15 juillet 2026·1 week ago
Summary
Reported to House · Updated 29 mai 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
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
15 juillet 2026 · Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
3 juin 2026 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
3 juin 2026 · IntroReferral
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5631.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2 juin 2026 · Floor
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574.
20 mai 2026 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574.
20 mai 2026 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
20 mai 2026 · Committee
Sponsorship
5 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]COCosponsors
- Democrat360%
- Republican240%
- Democrat:Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]NY
- Democrat:Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]AZ
- Democrat:Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]NV
- Republican:Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]UT
- Republican:Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]UT
Classification
Policy area
EnergyLegislative subjects
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 septembre 2025 to 5 on 20 mai 2026.
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