- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jul 15, 2026
What it does
The HEATS Act would waive the requirement for a federal drilling permit for geothermal exploration and production on non-federal land where the federal government owns less than 50% of the subsurface geothermal estate, provided the operator holds a state permit. It would exempt such activities from federal environmental review under NEPA, the Endangered Species Act, and certain historic preservation requirements, while maintaining federal royalty obligations and allowing for federal inspections to ensure compliance. The bill does not apply to Indian lands or resources held in trust for tribes.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.