S. 4605In Committee
Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2026
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extends Interior’s authority through 2032 to recover geothermal leasing and oversight costs from applicants and leaseholders under the Geothermal Steam Act
Key points
- Require program effects report
- Authorize reimbursement of leasing costs
- Allow reduced fees for hardship
- Extend fee authority
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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