Some geothermal developers could skip a federal drilling permit if they already have a state permit. The bill would also remove some federal reviews, but it keeps federal royalty rules and inspections.
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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 S. 4975: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects geothermal developers, states, federal land and energy officials, and communities near covered projects. Developers could face fewer federal steps before drilling. States would play a larger role because their permits would carry more weight. Federal officials would still track production and royalty payments, but they would have less front-end permit review for covered projects. Tribal lands and Native trust or restricted lands would stay under current rules.
Why this matters: This bill could make some geothermal projects faster to launch, but it would also shift more review work to states. Today, covered projects may face both state and federal permit steps. The bill would remove the federal drilling permit and some federal reviews when the federal ownership share is small. That could help geothermal energy grow faster. It could also mean less federal review of environmental harm, endangered species, public input, and historic places, depending on state law.
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Officially: HEATS Act
Some geothermal developers could skip a federal drilling permit if they already have a state permit. The bill would also remove some federal reviews, but it keeps federal royalty rules and inspections.
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Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (7/14/2026)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
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Signed into Law
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