The record

LegislationLegislation· Sep 2026
HR 5631 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by Jeff Hurd (R)

Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act

Creates a geothermal ombudsman and task force to speed up permitting for geothermal projects on federal land.

Tradeoff

Streamlines geothermal project approvals and cost recovery. Requires applicants to reimburse Interior for permitting and inspection costs through 2033.

What's in it

See official bill text

Passed the House by on June 2, 2026 — sitting in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Sep 30, 2025)

  2. House

    Committee on Natural Resources(Sep 30, 2025)

  3. House

    The Committee on Natural Resources voted to send it to the floor

    Reported(Mar 5, 2026)

    Committee report H. Rept. 119-660.

  4. House

    Passage of the bill

    Passed by (Jun 2, 2026)

    No individual votes were recorded.

  5. Senate

    Received from the House

    on Energy and Natural Resources(Jun 3, 2026)

  6. Senate

    The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted to send it to the floor

    Reported(Jul 29, 2026)