All Roll Calls
Yes: 231 • No: 186
HR5587119th Congress
HEATS Act
Sponsored By: Representative Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
Passed House
Summary
Creates a federal-permit exemption for certain geothermal exploration and production on non‑Federal surface estates. This bill would let operators proceed under a State permit when the United States owns less than 50 percent of the subsurface geothermal estate and the operator submits that State permit to the Secretary.
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Bill Overview
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Easier permits for geothermal on non-federal land
The bill would let some geothermal drilling on non-federal land proceed without a federal drilling permit. It would apply only if the United States owns under 50% of the underground geothermal rights and the operator submits a state permit to the Secretary. Work would be allowed 30 days after the state permit is submitted. No other federal approval would be needed. They would not require a federal environmental impact statement or Endangered Species Act section 7 review. Historic-preservation review would apply only if the state has no historic-preservation law. The exemption would not apply on Indian lands or to trust resources. Royalties on electricity (not direct-use) and byproducts would still be due, and the Secretary would keep inspection authority.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kim, Young [R-CA-40]
CA • R
Cosponsors
Gray
CA • D
Sponsored 9/26/2025
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
AK • R
Sponsored 12/15/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 4/23/2026
On Passage
Yes: 231 • No: 186