H.R. 1077Heading to a voteEnvironment & energy
Bill would let geothermal projects skip some environmental reviews
Data as of July 23, 2026
The STEAM Act extends an oil-and-gas environmental review shortcut to geothermal projects on previously studied land.AI-decoded35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to let geothermal projects use the same NEPA review shortcut currently available to oil and gas projects. Geothermal developers could skip certain environmental studies in areas that have already been reviewed or drilled, if the work fits existing legal categories.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects geothermal energy companies, federal land agencies like the Bureau of Land Management, and communities near geothermal sites, especially in Western states such as Nevada and Utah.
Why does it matter?
Skipping repeat environmental reviews could speed up geothermal development but reduces the amount of environmental oversight applied to new project activity in previously studied areas.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
STEAM Act
- Introduced:
- February 6, 2025
- Latest action:
- May 20, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 570.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov