Vote: On Passage
U.S. HouseApr 23, 2026Result: Passed
(231) (186) (0) (12)
House bill · H.R. 5587 (119th Congress)
HEATS Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Latest action Jul 15, 2026
Sponsor: Young Kim (U.S. Representative, CA-40, Republican)
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Summary
Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act or the HEATS Act This bill exempts certain geothermal activities on state and private lands (except Indian lands) from drilling permit requirements as well as environmental and historic preservation review requirements. First, the bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from requiring an operator to obtain a drilling permit under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 for any geothermal exploration and production activity conducted on a nonfederal surface estate (i.e., the part of the estate that is above ground) if (1) the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50% of the subsurface geothermal estate to be accessed by the proposed action, and (2) the operator submits to Interior a state permit to conduct the geothermal exploration and production activity on the nonfederal surface estate. Next, the bill states that such geothermal exploration and production activity is not considered a major federal action under National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Thus, such activity does not trigger NEPA's environmental review requirements. In addition, the bill exempts such activity from the consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It also exempts the activity from review under the National Historic Preservation Act unless the state in which the activity occurs does not have a state law that addresses the preservation of historic properties.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives
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Related bills
- S. 4975HEATS ActIdentical bill
- H.Res. 1189Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) 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.Procedurally related
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Full history
- Jul 15, 2026
In committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
U.S. House
- Jul 15, 2026
Hearing held
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
- Jul 15, 2026
Hearing held
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
- Jul 15, 2026
Hearing held
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
- Apr 28, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
U.S. Senate
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- Apr 23, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 5587.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5587.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Apr 23, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 23, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 23, 2026
Passed a chamber
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 23, 2026
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3073)
U.S. House of Representatives
- Apr 23, 2026
The Previous Question Was Ordered Pursuant to the rule.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Apr 23, 2026
The Previous Question Was Ordered Pursuant to the rule.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Apr 23, 2026
The Previous Question Was Ordered Pursuant to the rule.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Apr 22, 2026
Passed a chamber
Rule H. Res. 1189 passed House.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Apr 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. 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.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Apr 15, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 531.
- Apr 15, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 531.
- Apr 15, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 531.
- Apr 15, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-613.
- Apr 15, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-613.
- Apr 15, 2026
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-613.
- 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 in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
- Mar 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
- Mar 5, 2026
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
- 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.
- Sep 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Sep 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Sep 26, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
U.S. House of Representatives
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