HB5638Introduced in the House
Geothermal Royalty Reform Act
Introduced by Mike Kennedy, District UT-3
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to require royalties on production from leased geothermal resources to be based on production from each electric generating facility, and for other purposes.
Where it stands
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 575.
May 20, 2026
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Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-661.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 575.
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