119 HR 1077 RH: Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IBUnion Calendar No. 570119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 1077[Report No. 119–656]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 6, 2025Ms. Lee of Nevada (for herself and Ms. Maloy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural ResourcesMay 20, 2026Additional sponsors: Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Perez, Mr. Gray, and Mr. SuozziMay 20, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act or the STEAM Act.

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NEPA Review

Section 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15942) is amended—(1)in subsection (a), by inserting , or the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) for the purpose of exploration or development of geothermal resources after or gas; and(2)in subsection (b)—(A)in paragraph (2), by striking or gas and inserting , gas, or geothermal; and (B)in paragraph (3), by striking or gas and inserting , gas, or geothermal.

May 20, 2026Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed