H.R. 7409 · 118th Congress

HEATS Act

Introduced on Feb 20, 2024 by Young Kim (R-CA-40). 2 cosponsors, 1 of them from another party. Latest action (Nov 18, 2024): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Feb 20, 2024
Cosponsors
2
1 from the other party
Policy area
Energy
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

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.

Subjects

  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Energy revenues and royalties
  • Indian lands and resources rights
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Mining

Summary

The Congressional Research Service has not summarized this measure yet.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Young KimR-CA-40Sponsor

Democrats · 1

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Nov 14, 2024· House· Procedural· Failed 198–206
  2. On Passage
    Nov 14, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 225–181

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Feb 20, 2024Introduced in House
  2. Feb 20, 2024Introduced in House
  3. Feb 20, 2024 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Mar 4, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  5. Mar 6, 2024 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held
  6. Apr 16, 2024 · HouseSubcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
  7. Apr 16, 2024 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  8. Apr 16, 2024 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
  9. Nov 1, 2024Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-722.
  10. Nov 1, 2024 · HouseReported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-722.
  11. Nov 1, 2024 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 609.
  12. Nov 12, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1568 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  13. Nov 14, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568. (consideration: CR H5994-5998)
  14. Nov 14, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409 and H.R. 8446. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, H.R. 7409, and H.R. 8446 under a closed rule, and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  15. Nov 14, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7409.
  16. Nov 14, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  17. Nov 14, 2024 · HouseMs. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (CR H5998)
  18. Nov 14, 2024 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  19. Nov 14, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 7409, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Stansbury demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  20. Nov 14, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6000-6001)
  21. Nov 14, 2024 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 206 (Roll no. 463).House · Roll call 463
  22. Nov 14, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 181 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H5994)House · Roll call 464
  23. Nov 14, 2024 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 181 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H5994)House · Roll call 464
  24. Nov 14, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  25. Nov 18, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Committees

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Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. Citizens' Climate Lobby4 reports
    $90K reported (all issues)
  2. Earthjustice Action3 reports
    $355.4K reported (all issues)
  3. Earthjustice2 reports
    $270.7K reported (all issues)
  4. LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC2 reports
    $360K reported (all issues)
  5. National Parks Conservation Association2 reports
    $408.9K reported (all issues)
  6. Clean Energy Buyers Association (formerly RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYERS ALLIANCE)1 report
    $130K reported (all issues)
  7. DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  8. FERVO ENERGY COMPANY1 report
    $80K reported (all issues)
  9. Mechanical Contractors Association of America1 report

Reports filed in 2024.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.