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BillHR 7568 · 119

Hot Rock Act

Introduced
Feb 13, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 13, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes policies related to geothermal energy, likely funding or regulating the use of hot rocks for energy production. Requires government committees to consider provisions related to this energy source.

Sponsored By

Jake Auchincloss
Democrat · Massachusetts · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 13, 2026
  3. Feb 13, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    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

Affects companies and individuals involved in geothermal energy production, potentially changing how they operate or receive funding. Impacts communities near geothermal energy sites, which may see changes in local energy production and job opportunities.

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
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicPlanet & Climate
CommitteeCommittee on Science
IntroducedFeb 13, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 13, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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.