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Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act
Summary
The Department of Energy would establish research and development programs for next-generation geothermal technologies, including closed-loop systems operating in supercritical conditions, and distribute grants to support innovation in this field. At least one Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy field site would be enhanced to test these advanced technologies, and the DOE would create centers of excellence for geothermal research and development. The bill would expand the geothermal drilling database to include publicly available subsurface data from fossil fuel and mining operations, and authorize the Department of Interior to commission supercritical geothermal exploration boreholes to gather heat mapping data and support geothermal development planning.
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Sponsor (1)
- Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10] (R-NC)
1 cosponsor
Actions (14)
- Jul 21, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. · senate
- Jul 20, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
- Jul 20, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4667-4668) · house
- Jul 20, 2026 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4667-4668)
- Jul 20, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8790. · house
- Jul 20, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4667-4670) · house
- Jul 20, 2026 Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. · house
- Jul 16, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655. · house
- Jul 16, 2026 Committee on Natural Resources discharged. · house
- Jul 16, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I. · house
- May 20, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. · house
- May 20, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held · house
- May 13, 2026 Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. · house
- May 13, 2026 Introduced in House
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 21, 2026
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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