GEO Act
Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act This bill expands the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for the Department of the Interior to process applications related to geoth…
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Federal legislation · 119th Congress
Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act This bill expands the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for the Department of the Interior to process applications related to geoth…
Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act or the STEAM Act This bill expedites the environmental review of certain geothermal energy activities under the National Environmental Poli…
This bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize and expand federal research, development, and demonstration programs for water power technologies, including hydropower…
The BIO-SCALE Act directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish at least three regional, nonprofit, open-access technology maturation facilities for the bioindustrial sector to develop and scale biot…
This bill expands the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to give the Department of the Interior the authority to collect certain fees from applicants for, or holders of, geothermal leases through September…
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to develop and publish a standardized 'Gold Book' containing procedures and guidelines for geothermal leasing and permitting on federal lands. The Gold…
This bill amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to modify how royalties are calculated for geothermal energy production on federal leases. Specifically, it requires that royalty payments be based on…
This bill modifies the limit on the amount of financing available to a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) from the Small Business Administration (SBA). It also expands the definition of private…
This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that address commodity support, conservation, trade and international food ai…
This bill expands the boundaries of the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area in Clark County, Nevada, and grants rights-of-way through the conservation area and other land administered by the Burea…
The LIFT Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to create a federal tax credit for issuers of American infrastructure bonds. Under the bill, state and local governments issuing bonds for infrastructure…
Based on the bill's title, this legislation would amend federal law to require the Coast Guard to purchase certain articles from American sources, similar to existing requirements that apply to other…
The STEADFAST Act converts the federal Presidential Election Campaign Fund into an Election Security Fund that provides grants to states for enhancing election system security, including voting equipm…
The Brownfields Revitalization for a Better Tomorrow Act amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act to expand federal funding and support for brownfields remediat…
This bill increases the maximum loan amounts available to small manufacturers under the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 loan programs. In particular, the bill generally doubles the maxim…
This bill increases federal loan limits for small manufacturers under the Small Business Act and Small Business Investment Act of 1958. It defines 'small manufacturer' as a small business with primary…
Based on the bill's title, this legislation would require the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to finalize a proposed rule establishing accessibility standards for electric v…
This bill amends federal surface transportation funding programs to make shared micromobility projects—such as bikesharing and scooter-sharing systems—eligible for federal grants. Specifically, it add…
This bill authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to extend construction deadlines for hydropower projects that were issued a license before March 13, 2020. FERC is authorized, upon…
This bill reauthorizes the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009, extending federal funding for ocean and coastal observation infrastructure through fiscal year 2030. The bill re…
Based on the bill's title, this bill would require the Department of Justice to purchase ballistic-resistant body armor that is manufactured using domestic ballistic fibers rather than imported materi…
The Pipeline Safety Act of 2025 reauthorizes and modernizes federal pipeline safety regulations under the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). The bill increases funding for…
Based on the bill's title, this bill would repeal the wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act, a federal law that requires contractors on federally funded construction projects to pay workers prevail…
This bill amends the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program to create a new funding mechanism for transit-oriented development projects in low-income communities. It…
This bill repeals the 12% federal excise tax imposed on the first retail sale of certain heavy trucks, trailers, and tractors that generally are used on the highway. As background, a 12% federal exci…