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US HR6474
US HR6474To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.
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Introduced
11/21/2023
11/21/2023
In Committee
01/17/2024
01/17/2024
Crossed Over
09/25/2024
09/25/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas. Specifically, it adds geothermal resources to the types of energy resources that are eligible for a categorical exclusion from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process, which can streamline the approval process for geothermal projects in certain circumstances. The bill also expands the existing NEPA categorical exclusions to include exploration and development of geothermal resources, in addition to oil and gas.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 09/25/2024)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy
Environment
- ‐ General Environment
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/6474/all-info | 11/22/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6474/BILLS-118hr6474eh.pdf | 09/26/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6474/BILLS-118hr6474rh.pdf | 09/19/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr6474/BILLS-118hr6474ih.pdf | 12/03/2023 |
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