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HR301FEDERAL
GEO Act (H.R. Bill)
Original title: GEO Act
May 20, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.
Last action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.May 20, 2026
Lead sponsor
Version history & redline
2 versions on fileComparing Introduced in House → Reported in House
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 301 removed: Introduced added: Reported in House removed: (IH)]
added: (RH)]
<DOC>
added: Union Calendar No. 568
119th CONGRESS
removed: 1st added: 2d Session
H. R. 301
added: [Report No. 119-654]
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for
processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 9, 2025
Ms. Maloy introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources
added: May 20, 2026
Additional sponsors: Ms. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Begich, Mr. Harder of
California, Mr. Stauber, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Fulcher, and Ms. Elfreth
May 20, 2026
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
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A BILL
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for
processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
Be it
[…]
authorized under Federal law or regulations in
order to site, construct, reconstruct, or commence operations
of a geothermal project administered by a Federal agency.''.
removed: <all>added: Union Calendar No. 568
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 301
[Report No. 119-654]
_______________________________________________________________________
A BILL
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for
processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
_______________________________________________________________________
May 20, 2026
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
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The Frame
What this does
The bill's advancement to the means it is now eligible for floor debate and a potential vote by the full House of Representatives, which could lead to changes in federal geospatial policy.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
House of Representatives
The body responsible for debating and voting on the bill.
What changed
Last recorded activity May 20, 2026.
What's next
Introduced.
Summary
The GEO Act is a federal bill currently moving through the legislative process. It has been placed on the for future consideration by the House of Representatives.
Key Facts
- The GEO Act has been officially placed on the Union Calendar.
- The bill is assigned Calendar Number 568.
- The bill is classified as an H.R. (House of Representatives) bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for a bill to be on the Union Calendar?
It means the bill has been reported out of committee and is now eligible to be scheduled for debate and a vote by the full House of Representatives.
Has the GEO Act been passed into law?
No, the bill is currently in the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by the full House or the Senate.
Why It Matters
The bill's advancement to the means it is now eligible for floor debate and a potential vote by the full House of Representatives, which could lead to changes in federal geospatial policy.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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