H.R. 5587 · 119th Congress

HEATS Act

Introduced on Sep 26, 2025 by Young Kim (R-CA-40). 2 cosponsors, 1 of them from another party. Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Sep 26, 2025
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

By the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Sep 26, 2025). Public domain.

Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act or the HEATS Act

This bill exempts certain geothermal activities on state and private lands (except Indian lands) from drilling permit requirements as well as environmental and historic preservation review requirements.

First, the bill prohibits the Department of the Interior from requiring an operator to obtain a drilling permit under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 for any geothermal exploration and production activity conducted on a nonfederal surface estate (i.e., the part of the estate that is above ground) if (1) the United States holds an ownership interest of less than 50% of the subsurface geothermal estate to be accessed by the proposed action, and (2) the operator submits to Interior a state permit to conduct the geothermal exploration and production activity on the nonfederal surface estate.

Next, the bill states that such geothermal exploration and production activity is not considered a major federal action under National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Thus, such activity does not trigger NEPA's environmental review requirements.

In addition, the bill exempts such activity from the consultation requirements under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It also exempts the activity from review under the National Historic Preservation Act unless the state in which the activity occurs does not have a state law that addresses the preservation of historic properties.

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 Passage
    Apr 23, 2026· House· Passage· Passed 231–186

History

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  1. Sep 26, 2025Introduced in House
  2. Sep 26, 2025Introduced in House
  3. Sep 26, 2025 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. Dec 9, 2025 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  5. Dec 16, 2025 · HouseSubcommittee Hearings Held
  6. Mar 5, 2026 · HouseSubcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
  7. Mar 5, 2026 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  8. Mar 5, 2026 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
  9. Apr 15, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-613.
  10. Apr 15, 2026 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-613.
  11. Apr 15, 2026 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 531.
  12. Apr 20, 2026 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1189 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
  13. Apr 22, 2026 · HouseRule H. Res. 1189 passed House.
  14. Apr 23, 2026 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1189. (consideration: CR H3073-3077)
  15. Apr 23, 2026 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897 and H.R. 5587. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4690, H. Res. 1182, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 4690, H.R. 1897, and H.R. 5587.
  16. Apr 23, 2026 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5587.
  17. Apr 23, 2026 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  18. Apr 23, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3073)House · Roll call 137
  19. Apr 23, 2026 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 137). (text: CR H3073)House · Roll call 137
  20. Apr 23, 2026 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  21. Apr 28, 2026 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  22. Jul 15, 2026 · SenateCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

Committees

Committees and subcommittees the measure was referred to.

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. FERVO ENERGY COMPANY4 reports
    $570K reported (all issues)
  2. DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE3 reports
    $450K reported (all issues)
  3. Network3 reports
  4. CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.1 report
    $260K reported (all issues)
  5. Chevron U.S.A. Inc.1 report
    $1.7M reported (all issues)Federal contractor: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC$713.4K in contracts, FY2026AI match · 100%
  6. Clean Energy Buyers Association (formerly RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYERS ALLIANCE)1 report
    $300K reported (all issues)
  7. Corporate Energy Buyers Association (fka Clean Energy Buyers Association)1 report
    $210K reported (all issues)
  8. Earthjustice Action1 report
    $188.3K reported (all issues)
  9. LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS, INC1 report
    $230K reported (all issues)
  10. Mechanical Contractors Association of America1 report
    $40K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2025, 2026.

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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
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