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HR 7370 118th Congress House Energy Alternative and renewable resources Electric power generation and transmission Licensing and registrations Mining Performance measurement

GEO Act

Introduced: February 15, 2024 Introduced by: Curtis, John R. Republican · Utah See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 25, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sep 24, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 24, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5719)
Sep 24, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5719)
Sep 24, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7370.
Sep 24, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5719-5720)
Sep 24, 2024
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 27, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 463.
Jun 27, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-561.
Apr 16, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
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.
Feb 15, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 15, 2024
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.  

What's happening now September 25, 2024

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

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