119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 15, 2026
S. 4975IntroducedEnergy
HEATS Act
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John (R-ND)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 14, 2026
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In plain English
S. 4975, introduced by Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND), removes the federal permit requirement for geothermal energy activities on certain lands. The bill addresses alternative and renewable energy generation, electric power transmission, and energy revenue and royalty provisions related to geothermal development.
What’s in the bill (2 sections)
- Sec. 2. No federal permit required for geothermal activities on certain
- Sec. 30. No federal permit required for geothermal activities on
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Jul 15
Jul 15
Jul 15
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Jul 14
Jul 14
Jul 14
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 14
Jul 14
Jul 14
Introduced in Senate
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Jul 15
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Jul 14
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 14
Introduced in Senate
All 2 cosponsors
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