U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB5587: HEATS Act
Status: Passed one chamber, July 15, 2026
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.
What the bill says
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.
From the introduced text, April 28, 2026:
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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026 or the HEATS Act . SECTION 2. No Federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain land The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 ( 30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following: SECTION 30. No Federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain land (a) In general The 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 action A 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 …
Sponsors
- Young Kim (R, HD-CA-40) · primary sponsor
- Adam Gray (D)
- Begich, Nicholas (R, HD-000)
Latest actions
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- : On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3073)
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3073)
- : 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.
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5587.
- : Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3073-3077)
- : Rule H. Res. 1189 passed House.
Votes
- On Passage (April 23, 2026): 231 yea, 186 nay, passed
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources, Energy, Mining, Energy revenues and royalties, Licensing and registrations, Indian lands and resources rights
Common questions
- What is HB5587?
- HB5587 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): HEATS Act.
- What does HB5587 do?
- In its own words: 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.
- What is the status of HB5587?
- Passed one chamber as of July 15, 2026. Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. (July 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5587?
- Young Kim (R, HD-CA-40), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5587?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5587
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