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H.R. 6482 118th Congress House

Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act

Official title: To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under geothermal leases, and for other purposes.

Introduced: November 28, 2023 Introduced by: Russ Fulcher Republican · Idaho See on congress.gov
Energy Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionIntergovernmental relationsLand use and conservation
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 10, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 678.
Dec 10, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-831.
Apr 16, 2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 16, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 16, 2024
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Mar 6, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Mar 4, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Nov 28, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 28, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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 Latest action December 10, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 678.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
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Newhouse, Dan
Washington · Mar 6, 2024
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6482: Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6482/
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"H.R. 6482: Enhancing Geothermal Production on Federal Lands Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6482/.
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