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HEATS Act

USA118th CongressHR-7409| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2024
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
John S. Duarte (Republican)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.

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Timeline
Feb 20, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 4, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Mar 6, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 16, 2024
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Apr 16, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
Apr 16, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 1, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 609.
Nov 1, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-722.
Nov 12, 2024
Rules 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.
Nov 14, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568. (consideration: CR H5994-5998)
Nov 14, 2024
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.
Nov 14, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7409.
Nov 14, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 14, 2024
Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (CR H5998)
Nov 14, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Nov 14, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Nov 14, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6000-6001)
Nov 14, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 206 (Roll no. 463).
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Nov 14, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 181 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H5994)
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Nov 14, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • February 20, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 20, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 4, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • March 6, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 16, 2024
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged


  • April 16, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.


  • April 16, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 1, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 609.


  • November 1, 2024
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-722.


  • November 12, 2024
    Rules 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.


  • November 14, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568. (consideration: CR H5994-5998)


  • November 14, 2024
    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.


  • November 14, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7409.


  • November 14, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • November 14, 2024
    Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (CR H5998)


  • November 14, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • November 14, 2024
    POSTPONED 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.


  • November 14, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6000-6001)


  • November 14, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 206 (Roll no. 463).
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  • November 14, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 181 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H5994)
    View Vote


  • November 14, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-1335: TAPP American Resources Act
  • HRES 118-1568: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8932) to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7409) 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; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8446) to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-7476: Countering Communist China Act
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
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HEATS Act

USA118th CongressHR-7409| House 
| Updated: 11/18/2024
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.

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Timeline
Feb 20, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 20, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 4, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Mar 6, 2024
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 16, 2024
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
Apr 16, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.
Apr 16, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Nov 1, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 609.
Nov 1, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-722.
Nov 12, 2024
Rules 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.
Nov 14, 2024
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568. (consideration: CR H5994-5998)
Nov 14, 2024
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.
Nov 14, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7409.
Nov 14, 2024
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 14, 2024
Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (CR H5998)
Nov 14, 2024
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Nov 14, 2024
POSTPONED 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.
Nov 14, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6000-6001)
Nov 14, 2024
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 206 (Roll no. 463).
View Vote
Nov 14, 2024
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 181 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H5994)
View Vote
Nov 14, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • February 20, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 20, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 4, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • March 6, 2024
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • April 16, 2024
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged


  • April 16, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 16.


  • April 16, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • November 1, 2024
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 609.


  • November 1, 2024
    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-722.


  • November 12, 2024
    Rules 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.


  • November 14, 2024
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1568. (consideration: CR H5994-5998)


  • November 14, 2024
    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.


  • November 14, 2024
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 7409.


  • November 14, 2024
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • November 14, 2024
    Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (CR H5998)


  • November 14, 2024
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • November 14, 2024
    POSTPONED 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.


  • November 14, 2024
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6000-6001)


  • November 14, 2024
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 206 (Roll no. 463).
    View Vote


  • November 14, 2024
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 181 (Roll no. 464). (text: CR H5994)
    View Vote


  • November 14, 2024
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 18, 2024
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Young Kim

Young Kim

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (2)
John S. Duarte (Republican)Mary Sattler Peltola (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Energy

Related Bills

  • S 118-947: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • HR 118-1335: TAPP American Resources Act
  • HRES 118-1568: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8932) to establish an earlier application processing cycle for the FAFSA; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7409) 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; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8446) to amend the Energy Act of 2020 to include critical materials in the definition of critical mineral, and for other purposes.
  • HR 118-7476: Countering Communist China Act
  • HR 118-2811: Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
  • HR 118-1: Lower Energy Costs Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Alternative and renewable resourcesEnergy revenues and royaltiesIndian lands and resources rightsLicensing and registrationsMining