S. 456In Committee
STEAM Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expedites NEPA review for certain geothermal drilling by extending a categorical exclusion to qualifying exploration and development activities
Key points
- Allow drilling without NEPA review
- Expand geothermal categorical exclusion
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-09-16 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
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