Some geothermal projects could move ahead with a state permit instead of a federal drilling permit. The bill would skip some federal reviews, but federal royalty checks would remain.
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HEATS Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Latest action on H.R. 5587: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects geothermal developers working on non-federal surface land where the federal government owns a minority share of the underground geothermal rights. It also affects state permit offices, because their permits would carry more weight for covered projects. Federal land and royalty officials would still track production and payments. Communities, environmental groups, and historic preservation groups could see fewer federal review chances for covered projects. Tribes and Indian landowners would remain under current federal and tribal processes because the bill excludes Indian lands.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could speed up some geothermal projects by moving more of the approval process to states. That could lower delays and costs for developers. It could also mean fewer federal checks on environmental harm, wildlife impacts, and historic sites. The real effect would vary by state because state permit rules are not all the same. The bill keeps federal royalty payments and inspections, so the government would still track money owed from covered geothermal production.
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Officially: HEATS Act
Some geothermal projects could move ahead with a state permit instead of a federal drilling permit. The bill would skip some federal reviews, but federal royalty checks would remain.
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Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (4/28/2026)
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