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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)

16 July 2026 | Reported by committee (Science, Space, and Technology, as amended, H. Rept. 119-752, Part I)

What's next: Floor scheduling - the bill went to more than one committee (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: 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.

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Posted 10 September 2026

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H.R. 8790 | Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act | Rep. Pat Harrigan (R-NC) | Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee 📅 16 July 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Science, Space, and Technology, as amended, H. Rept. 119-752, Part I) What's next: Floor scheduling - the bill went to more than one committee (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: 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]

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