S. 659

Senate

A bill to expedite geothermal development, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID)

Stalled

No recorded action in more than nine months. Bills that see no further action expire at the end of the two-year Congress.

In brief

This bill mandates that the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture expedite the permitting process for geothermal energy development on federal lands. It requires the agencies to establish categorical exclusions under the National Environmental Policy Act for certain geothermal drilling activities to reduce administrative delays. The measure affects energy developers operating in Western states with significant geothermal resources. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced the bill, and it was referred to committee.

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

February 14, 2025 · Senate
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Next: Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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