Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act

Sponsored byRep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]NC· Introduced 13 mai 2026

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

21 juillet 2026·2 days ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 17 juillet 2026

Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act

This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of next-generation geothermal systems, such as closed-loop geothermal systems in supercritical conditions. Specifically, the bill expands the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to modify and establish geothermal energy programs, such as programs concerning research and development, grants, and data management.

DOE must support a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for next-generation geothermal systems. DOE may administer grants for carrying out certain focus areas of the program. DOE must also ensure that at least one Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) field research site has the capabilities to include next-generation geothermal testing.

Additionally, DOE must provide grants for (1) the continuation and expansion of research, development, demonstration, testing, and commercial application activities applicable to FORGE sites; and (2) the establishment of a next-generation geothermal systems center of excellence.

DOE must also provide grants to accelerate the development, testing, and implementation of innovative technologies to improve the commercial-readiness of geothermal energy projects using next-generation geothermal systems.

DOE must expand its repository of geothermal drilling information to include publicly available subsurface data, including data reported as part of fossil fuel and mining operations. DOE must also periodically update the repository to improve its functionality and usability.

The bill authorizes the Department of the Interior to commission the drilling of supercritical geothermal exploration boreholes in certain areas to provide control points for deep heat mapping and geothermal development.

Timeline

18 actions

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
21 juillet 2026 · IntroReferral
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8790.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
20 juillet 2026 · Floor
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
16 juillet 2026 · Discharge
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I.
16 juillet 2026 · Committee
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
16 juillet 2026 · Discharge
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I.
16 juillet 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.
16 juillet 2026 · Calendars
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I.
16 juillet 2026 · Committee
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
16 juillet 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I.
16 juillet 2026 · Committee
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.
16 juillet 2026 · Calendars
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
16 juillet 2026 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I.
16 juillet 2026 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
20 mai 2026 · Committee

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

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Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]NC

Cosponsors

Democrat1100%

Democrat:Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]OR

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Energy

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Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy researchGeography and mappingGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsTechnology transfer and commercializationWater use and supply

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Natural Resources Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To13 May 2026
- Discharged From16 Jul 2026
Science, Space, and Technology Committee
House · Standing
- Referred To13 May 2026
- Markup By20 May 2026
- Reported By16 Jul 2026

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