House bill · H.R. 301 (119th Congress)

GEO Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action May 20, 2026

Sponsor: Celeste Maloy (U.S. Representative, UT-2, Republican)

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Summary

Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act This bill expands the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for the Department of the Interior to process applications related to geothermal leases. Specifically, Interior must process each application for a geothermal drilling permit or other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease within 60 days after completing all requirements under applicable federal laws and regulations (including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the National Historic Preservation Act) unless a U.S. federal court vacates or provides injunctive relief for the underlying lease.

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Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

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Committee

House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

May 20, 2026
Introduced
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
U.S. House
May 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
May 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
May 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
May 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-654.

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May 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-654.
May 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-654.
Mar 5, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2026
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 5, 2026
In committee
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Mar 5, 2026
In committee
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Mar 5, 2026
In committee
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Dec 16, 2025
Hearing held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Dec 16, 2025
Hearing held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Dec 16, 2025
Hearing held
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Jan 9, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
U.S. House of Representatives

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