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A bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressS-4975| Senate 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

A bill to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressS-4975| Senate 
| Updated: 7/14/2026
Timeline
Jul 14, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jul 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • July 14, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 14, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (1)
Steve Daines (Republican)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted