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LEGISLATION/H.R. 5631

Geothermal Energy Advancement Act

119-HR-5631119th CongressIntroduced Sep 30, 2025Energy
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsor

Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3](R-CO-3)
5 cosponsors

Summary

Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act

This bill establishes a geothermal ombudsman and task force to oversee geothermal project permitting and authorizations on federal land.

The Department of the Interior must appoint a geothermal ombudsman from within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The ombudsman must act as a liaison among different parts of BLM, provide dispute resolution services between BLM and geothermal project applicants, and facilitate permit processing in different BLM field offices regarding geothermal projects on federal land.

The ombudsman must also lead the Geothermal Permitting Task Force established by this bill. The task force must support the ombudsman’s duties. Through the task force, the ombudsman may reassign employees from other Interior bureaus or offices to assist in the completion of geothermal authorizations. The ombudsman may pay a retention allowance to reassigned employees. 

Subjects

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of the InteriorEarth sciencesGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLicensing and registrations

Actions (19)

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 3, 2026Senate
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3760-3761)
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 2, 2026Library of Congress
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5631.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3760-3765)
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 2, 2026House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574.
May 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
May 20, 2026House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
May 20, 2026Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 5, 2026House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Mar 5, 2026House committee actions
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Dec 16, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Dec 9, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 30, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025Library of Congress
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