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Bill > S4865
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Introduced
07/30/2024
07/30/2024
In Committee
07/30/2024
07/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas.
AI Summary
This bill, the Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act (STEAM Act), amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development in previously studied or developed areas. Specifically, it exempts geothermal exploration and development projects from certain National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review requirements, allowing for faster approval of these projects in areas that have already been studied or developed for oil, gas, or geothermal resources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 07/30/2024)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Alternative and Renewable Energy
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4865/all-info | 07/31/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4865/BILLS-118s4865is.pdf | 09/05/2024 |
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