H.R. 5631: Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-09-30 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] |
| Policy area | Energy |
| Cosponsors | 5 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-29 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-05-20):
Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act
This bill establishes a geothermal ombudsman and task force to oversee geothermal project permitting and authorizations on federal land.
The Department of the Interior must appoint a geothermal ombudsman from within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The ombudsman must act as a liaison among different parts of BLM, provide dispute resolution services between BLM and geothermal project applicants, and facilitate permit processing in different BLM field offices regarding geothermal projects on federal land.
The ombudsman must also lead the Geothermal Permitting Task Force established by this bill. The task force must support the ombudsman’s duties. Through the task force, the ombudsman may reassign employees from other Interior bureaus or offices to assist in the completion of geothermal authorizations. The ombudsman may pay a retention allowance to reassigned employees.
Cosponsors (5)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Susie Lee | D NV 2026-05-19 |
| Celeste Maloy | R UT 2026-05-19 |
| Mike Kennedy | R UT 2026-05-19 |
| Yassamin Ansari | D AZ 2026-05-20 |
| Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez | D NY 2026-05-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5631 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5631?
H.R. 5631 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Geothermal Energy Advancement Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5631 are available on congress.gov.
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