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CLEAN Act

USA119th CongressHR-1687| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
Russ Fulcher

Russ Fulcher

Republican Representative

Idaho

Cosponsors (4)
Celeste Maloy (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act," or CLEAN Act, aims to significantly streamline and accelerate geothermal energy development on federal lands. It amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct geothermal lease sales annually , rather than every two years. A key provision mandates replacement sales if any scheduled lease sale is canceled or delayed, ensuring consistent opportunities for development. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to offer all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development during these sales, as long as they align with the State's resource management plan. To further expedite the process, the Act establishes strict deadlines for geothermal drilling permits. The Secretary must provide notice of application completeness or missing information within 30 days of receipt, and then issue a final decision on complete applications within another 30 days .
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1464
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7137
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1449
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9355
CLEAN Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Dec 16, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 21, 2026
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1464
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7137
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1449
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9355
    CLEAN Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • December 16, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 21, 2026
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged

Energy

Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionLand transfersMining

CLEAN Act

USA119th CongressHR-1687| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
The "Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act," or CLEAN Act, aims to significantly streamline and accelerate geothermal energy development on federal lands. It amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to conduct geothermal lease sales annually , rather than every two years. A key provision mandates replacement sales if any scheduled lease sale is canceled or delayed, ensuring consistent opportunities for development. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary to offer all nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development during these sales, as long as they align with the State's resource management plan. To further expedite the process, the Act establishes strict deadlines for geothermal drilling permits. The Secretary must provide notice of application completeness or missing information within 30 days of receipt, and then issue a final decision on complete applications within another 30 days .
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1464
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7137
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1449
CLEAN Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9355
CLEAN Act
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Dec 16, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 21, 2026
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1464
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7137
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1449
    CLEAN Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9355
    CLEAN Act


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • December 9, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • December 16, 2025
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • April 21, 2026
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Russ Fulcher

Russ Fulcher

Republican Representative

Idaho

Cosponsors (4)
Celeste Maloy (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesElectric power generation and transmissionLand transfersMining