H.R. 8790

Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee · Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC)

The bill would direct the Department of Energy to support research and development of advanced geothermal energy systems, particularly closed-loop systems that operate in extreme conditions, through grants and demonstration projects. It would also establish a center of excellence for next-generation geothermal technology, expand a repository of geothermal drilling data to include information from fossil fuel and mining operations, and authorize the Interior Department to drill exploratory boreholes to map geothermal resources.[AI-Generated]

Passed House with amendment 20 July 2026

Record as of 21 July 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.

21 July 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
20 July 2026 Passed House with amendment
4 more actions
1. 20 July 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2. 20 July 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8790.
3. 20 July 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4667-4670)
4. 20 July 2026 Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
16 July 2026 Reported by committee
16 July 2026 Placed on calendar (House)
16 July 2026 Discharged from committee
2 more actions
1. 20 May 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2. 20 May 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
13 May 2026 Referred to committee
13 May 2026 Introduced in House

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