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H.R. 5631

Geothermal Energy Advancement Act

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee · Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO)

17 September 2026 | Reported by committee (Energy and Natural Resources, without amendment, without written report)

What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote)

Summary: The bill would establish a geothermal ombudsman within the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management to streamline the permitting process for geothermal energy projects on federal lands. The ombudsman would resolve disputes between the agency and project applicants, coordinate across different BLM offices, and lead a task force that could bring in staff from other Interior bureaus to speed up project approvals.

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Posted 18 September 2026

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H.R. 5631 | Geothermal Energy Advancement Act | Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO) | Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee 📅 17 September 2026 | 📋 Reported by committee (Energy and Natural Resources, without amendment, without written report) What's next: Floor scheduling (leadership decides if and when it gets a vote) Summary: The bill would establish a geothermal ombudsman within the Interior Department's Bureau of Land Management to streamline the permitting process for geothermal energy projects on federal lands. The ombudsman would resolve disputes between the agency and project applicants, coordinate across different BLM offices, and lead a task force that could bring in staff from other Interior bureaus to speed up project approvals. [AI-Generated]

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