3.0.014492025-05-27T14:15:17Z2025-05-27T14:15:17ZHouseHHR2023-03-08118<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href="https://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. FULCHER:H.R. 1449.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, providing Congress to ``make all Lawswhich shall be necessary and proper for carrying intoExecution'' the power enumerated in Article 1 and ``all otherPowers vested by [the] Constitution of the Government of theUnited States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.''The single subject of this legislation is;Related to increase of geothermal leases on Federal landsand consideration of geothermal drilling permits timetables.[Page H1207]</pre>sseg00Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeSenateStandingReferred To2024-11-20T17:47:09Zhsii00Natural Resources CommitteeHouseStandinghsii06Energy and Mineral Resources SubcommitteeDischarged from2023-12-06T19:44:02ZHearings By (subcommittee)2023-10-25T14:54:20ZReferred to2023-03-22T14:54:57ZUnknown2024-11-19T21:44:34ZUnknown2024-11-19T21:38:00ZReported By2024-11-12T18:21:05ZMarkup By2023-12-06T19:44:47ZDischarged from2023-12-06T19:44:02ZReferred To2023-03-08T15:05:40ZH. Rept. 118-730Lower Energy Costs Act1181HR2023-03-30The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.11:47:06Related billCRSTAPP American Resources Act1181335HR2023-03-23Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.Related billCRSLower Energy Costs Act118947S2023-03-22Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Related billCRSLimit, Save, Grow Act of 20231182811HR2023-05-04Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.Related billCRSCountering Communist China Act1187476HR2024-12-17Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.Related billCRSProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1449) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9495) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other purposes.1181576HRES2024-11-19Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.14:06:04Related billHouseProcedurally-relatedHouse2024-11-20sseg00Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeSenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.IntroReferral2024-11-1916:52:06Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.FloorH383102House floor actions2024-11-1916:52:02On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 473). (text: CR H6092)FloorH371002House floor actions473https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll473.xmlHouse1182024-11-19T21:52:02Z22024-11-1916:52:02Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 473). (text: CR H6092)Floor80009Library of Congress473https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll473.xmlHouse1182024-11-19T21:52:02Z22024-11-1916:44:34On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 211 (Roll no. 472).FloorH362102House floor actionshsii00Natural Resources Committee472https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll472.xmlHouse1182024-11-19T21:44:34Z22024-11-1916:38:13The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.FloorH8A0002House floor actions2024-11-1916:38:00Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H6096)FloorH362002House floor actionshsii00Natural Resources Committee2024-11-1916:37:14The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.FloorH350002House floor actions2024-11-1916:36:34The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1449.FloorH326002House floor actions2024-11-1916:00:26The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.FloorH320502House floor actions2024-11-1916:00:15Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6094-6097)FloorH300002House floor actions2024-11-1914:46:59Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1449 as unfinished business.FloorH327002House floor actions2024-11-1914:46:44On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.FloorH323412House floor actions2024-11-1914:46:30Mr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.FloorH323402House floor actions2024-11-1914:46:14POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on Grijalva amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.FloorH8D0002House floor actions2024-11-1914:38:25DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1576, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 2.FloorH8D0002House floor actions2024-11-1914:37:49POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on Grijalva amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.FloorH8D0002House floor actions2024-11-1914:29:47DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1576, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 1.FloorH8D0002House floor actions2024-11-1914:09:08GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1449.FloorH8D0002House floor actions2024-11-1914:08:56House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1576 and Rule XVIII.FloorH320202House floor actions2024-11-1914:08:56The Speaker designated the Honorable Nick LaLota to act as Chairman of the Committee.FloorH324002House floor actions2024-11-1914:08:05Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.FloorH8D0002House floor actions2024-11-1914:08:00Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1576. (consideration: CR H6089-6094)FloorH300002House floor actions2024-11-1817:49:37Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1576 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.FloorH1L2102House floor actions2024-11-12Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 617.CalendarsH124102House floor actions2024-11-12Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-730.CommitteeH122002House floor actionshsii00Natural Resources Committee2024-11-12Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-730.Committee50009Library of Congresshsii00Natural Resources Committee2023-12-06hsii00Natural Resources Committee1House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.Committee2023-12-06hsii00Natural Resources Committee1House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldCommittee2023-12-06hsii00Natural Resources Committee1House committee actionsSubcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources DischargedCommittee2023-10-25hsii06Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee1House committee actionsSubcommittee Hearings HeldCommittee2023-03-22hsii06Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee1House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.Committee2023-03-08Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.IntroReferralH111002House floor actionshsii00Natural Resources Committee2023-03-08Introduced in HouseIntroReferralIntro-H9Library of Congress2023-03-08Introduced in HouseIntroReferral10009Library of CongressF000469Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]RussFulcherRID1NEnergyAlternative and renewable resources2023-12-04T18:00:44ZElectric power generation and transmission2023-12-04T18:00:43ZLand transfers2023-12-04T18:00:44ZMining2023-12-04T18:00:44ZEnergy2023-03-29T15:03:52Z002023-03-08Introduced in House2023-07-24T17:54:18Z<p><b>Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act or the CLEAN Act</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of the Interior to increase the frequency of lease sales under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 and establishes deadlines for consideration of geothermal drilling permits. </p> <p>Specifically, Interior must increase the frequency of sales in any state that has pending nominations of land to be leased from qualified companies or individuals. Currently, Interior must hold lease sales at least once every two years. This bill requires Interior to hold a sale at least once a year. If a lease sale is canceled or delayed, then Interior must conduct a replacement sale during the same year.</p> <p> In addition, this bill requires Interior to notify an applicant whether or not its application for a geothermal drilling permit is complete within 30 days of receiving the application. If Interior determines that the application is complete, then it must issue a final decision on the applications within 30 days of the date Interior sent the notification. </p>072024-11-12Reported to House2024-11-18T18:48:08Z<p><strong>Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act or the CLEAN Act</strong></p><p>This bill requires the Department of the Interior to increase the frequency of lease sales under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 and establishes deadlines for consideration of geothermal drilling permits.</p><p>Specifically, Interior must increase the frequency of competitive geothermal lease sales in any state that has pending nominations of federal land to be leased for certain geothermal energy projects. Currently, Interior must hold lease sales at least once every two years. This bill requires Interior to hold a sale at least once a year. If a lease sale is canceled or delayed, then Interior must conduct a replacement sale during the same year. In conducting a lease sale in a state, Interior must offer all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development and utilization under the resource management plan in effect for the state. </p><p>In addition, this bill requires Interior to notify an applicant whether or not its application for a geothermal drilling permit is complete within 30 days of receiving the application. If Interior determines that the application is complete, then it must issue a final decision on the application within 30 days of the date Interior sent the notification. </p>CLEAN ActShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text255CLEAN Act2024-11-23T00:28:15ZSSenateReferred in SenateRFSShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text255Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act2024-11-23T00:28:15ZSSenateReferred in SenateRFSShort Title(s) as Passed House104Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act2024-11-21T00:53:17ZHHouseEngrossed in HouseEHShort Title(s) as Passed House104CLEAN Act2024-11-21T00:53:17ZHHouseEngrossed in HouseEHShort Title(s) as Reported to House102CLEAN Act2024-11-13T07:08:16ZHHouseReported in HouseRHShort Title(s) as Reported to House102Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act2024-11-13T07:08:16ZHHouseReported in HouseRHDisplay Title45CLEAN Act2024-07-24T15:23:25ZShort Title(s) as Introduced101CLEAN Act2024-05-24T13:41:48ZIntroduced in HouseIHShort Title(s) as Introduced101Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act2024-05-24T13:41:48ZIntroduced in HouseIHOfficial Title as Introduced6To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes.2024-03-18T20:26:20ZIntroduced in HouseIH1229118HAMDTAn amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 118-754 to condition the effective date on a certification that the Bureau of Land Management and other Federal permitting agencies have sufficient staff and funding to comply with the deadlines established by this Act.2024-11-20T14:25:27Z2024-11-19On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 215 (Roll no. 471).16:36:26Roll no. 471https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll471.xmlG000551Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]RaúlGrijalvaDAZM.72024-11-19T05:00:00ZHouse of Representatives118HRHouseH1449CLEAN Act2025-05-2762024-11-1916:36:26On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 215 (Roll no. 471).Floor730009Library of Congress471House1182024-11-19T21:36:26Z2https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll471.xml2024-11-1916:36:26Floor750009Library of Congress471House1182024-11-19T21:36:26Z2https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll471.xml2024-11-1914:38:03Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Grijalva. (consideration: CR H6093-6094, H6095-6096; text: CR H6093)Floor710009Library of Congress2024-11-1914:38:03House Amendment OfferedFloor710009Library of Congress2024-11-1916:36:26House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 215 (Roll no. 471).Floor730009Library of Congress471House1182024-11-19T21:36:26Z2https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll471.xml2024-11-1916:36:26Roll call votes on amendments in HouseFloor750009Library of Congress471House1182024-11-19T21:36:26Z2https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll471.xml1228118HAMDTAn amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 118-754 to extend the timeline for determining permit completeness to 90 days, as requested by the Department of the Interior, and provides flexibility in the timeline to issue final determinations on a permit.Amendment sought to extend the timeline for determining permit completeness to 90 days and provide flexibility in the timeline to issue final determinations on a geothermal drilling permit.2025-05-13T11:41:36Z2024-11-19On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 210 (Roll no. 470).16:32:06Roll no. 470https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll470.xmlG000551Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]RaúlGrijalvaDAZM.72024-11-19T05:00:00ZHouse of Representatives118HRHouseH1449CLEAN Act2025-05-2762024-11-1916:32:06On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 210 (Roll no. 470).Floor730009Library of Congress470House1182024-11-19T21:32:06Z2https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll470.xml2024-11-1916:32:06Floor750009Library of Congress470House1182024-11-19T21:32:06Z2https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll470.xml2024-11-1914:29:25Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Grijalva. (consideration: CR H6092-6093, H6094-6095; text: CR H6092)Floor710009Library of Congress2024-11-1916:32:06Roll call votes on amendments in HouseFloor750009Library of Congress470House1182024-11-19T21:32:06Z2https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll470.xml2024-11-1914:29:25House Amendment OfferedFloor710009Library of Congress2024-11-1916:32:06House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Grijalva amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 200 - 210 (Roll no. 470).Floor730009Library of Congress470House1182024-11-19T21:32:06Z2https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2024/roll470.xmlReferred in Senate2024-11-20T05:00:00Zhttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1449rfs/xml/BILLS-118hr1449rfs.xmlEngrossed in House2024-11-19T05:00:00Zhttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1449eh/xml/BILLS-118hr1449eh.xmlReported in House2024-11-12T05:00:00Zhttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1449rh/xml/BILLS-118hr1449rh.xmlIntroduced in House2023-03-08T05:00:00Zhttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr1449ih/xml/BILLS-118hr1449ih.xml2024-11-20Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.text/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.Congressional Research Service, Library of CongressThis file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. 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