# 119-hr-10275: Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026

119-hr-10275, Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR); status introduced (as of 2026-10-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10275
- Congress: 119
- Title: Puerto Rico Energy Opportunity and Geothermal Assessment Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-03
- Sponsor: Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large] (D-PR)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Energy
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-23

## Summary

**Extending federal geothermal assessments to Puerto Rico** would direct the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in consultation with the Department of Energy and coordination with Puerto Rico officials and higher education institutions, to map geothermal resources and study groundwater and seismic risks tied to enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). - Families and communities: Would require assessments of groundwater vulnerability with special attention to karst terrain and other highly transmissive aquifers, and evaluations of seismic hazards and induced seismicity risks that could affect water supplies and public safety. - Researchers and local institutions: Would create coordinated work with Puerto Rico officials and colleges to produce high-resolution maps and supporting geospatial data for geothermal resource planning. - Energy planners and federal policymakers: Would task the USGS with reports to Congress not later than 1 year after enactment and biennially thereafter on status, preliminary results, obstacles, and next steps to inform potential EGS development and risk management.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large] (R-AK), 2026-09-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Puerto Rico geothermal mapping and risk studies: benefit, low. This bill would direct the U.S. Geological Survey to study geothermal energy in Puerto Rico, including enhanced geothermal systems. The USGS would work with the Department of Energy, Puerto Rico officials, and local universities. The studies would make high-resolution maps, assess groundwater vulne…

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## Sources
- [119-hr-10275 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10275)

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- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-4206: CONNECT for Health Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4206)
- [119-hr-1004: Love Lives On Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1004)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10275 (as of 2026-10-23).