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SB4975Introduced in the Senate

HEATS Act Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act of 2026

IntroducedSenate Energy And Natural Resources

Introduced by John Hoeven, District ND

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Official description

A bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

July 15, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  2. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

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