Geothermal Cost-Recovery Authority Act of 2026
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates cost recovery from geothermal leasing, permitting, and inspections Section 6 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C and requires report Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the geothermal industry and other stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on. It relies on compliance mandates, appropriations, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Energy, Environment, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates cost recovery from geothermal leasing, permitting, and inspections Section 6 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C.
- Requires report Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the geothermal industry and other stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates cost recovery from geothermal leasing, permitting, and inspections Section 6 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C and requires report Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the geothermal industry and other stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on.
Key Policy Areas
Energy, Environment, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill creates cost recovery from geothermal leasing, permitting, and inspections Section 6 of the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 (30 U.S.C and requires report Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the geothermal industry and other stakeholders, shall submit to the Committee on.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and …
Introduced in Senate
Mr. Gallego introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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