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House bill · H.R. 8790 (119th Congress)

Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 21, 2026

Sponsor: Pat Harrigan (U.S. Representative, NC-10, Republican)

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Summary

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.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

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

Also referred to House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology · U.S. House of Representatives.

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Full history

  1. Jul 21, 2026

    In committee

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

    U.S. House

  2. Jul 21, 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

  3. Jul 20, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4667-4670)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4667-4670)

  4. Jul 20, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4667-4670)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4667-4670)

  5. Jul 20, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H4667-4670)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4667-4670)

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  1. Jul 20, 2026

    Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 8790.

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8790.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 20, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 20, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 20, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  5. Jul 20, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4667-4668)

    U.S. House of Representatives

  6. Jul 16, 2026

    In committee

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

  7. Jul 16, 2026

    In committee

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

  8. Jul 16, 2026

    In committee

    Committee on Natural Resources discharged.

  9. Jul 16, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.

  10. Jul 16, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.

  11. Jul 16, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.

  12. Jul 16, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I.

  13. Jul 16, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I.

  14. Jul 16, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I.

  15. May 20, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  16. May 20, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  17. May 20, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  18. May 20, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  19. May 20, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  20. May 20, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  21. May 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  22. May 13, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  23. May 13, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  24. May 13, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  25. May 13, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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