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BillHR 301 · 119

GEO Act

Introduced
Jan 9, 2025
Cosponsors
7
Traction
0
Last Action
May 20, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds geothermal energy research and development, aiming to improve technology and increase production. Requires the Department of Energy to report on the progress of these efforts.

Sponsored By

Celeste Maloy
Republican · Utah · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 9, 2025
  4. May 20, 2026You Are Here

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

The bill affects the geothermal energy industry, including companies and researchers working on geothermal projects, by providing funding for research and development. It also impacts the Department of Energy, which will be responsible for reporting on the progress of geothermal energy development.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
8backers
  • Democratic3
  • Republican5
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 43%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (7)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
Subjects
  • Climate

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.