HR. 5587In Committee

HEATS Act

Plain-English overview

What this bill does

Exempts certain geothermal exploration and production on state and private non-Indian lands from federal drilling permits and several environmental and historic preservation reviews when the federal geothermal ownership share is under 50%

Key points
  • Prohibit drilling permits
  • Limit historic preservation review
  • Exclude NEPA major federal action
  • Exempt ESA consultation
Current status

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-07-15 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
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Alternative and renewable resourcesEnergyEnergy revenues and royaltiesIndian lands and resources rightsLicensing and registrationsMining
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