Bill · H.R. 1077· House(119-HR-1077)
STEAM Act
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 5/20/2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 570.
- Sponsored by
- Susie Lee
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 2
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act" or the "STEAM Act," aims to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The primary goal is to expedite the exploration and development of geothermal resources in areas that have been previously studied or developed. It achieves this by updating specific sections regarding NEPA review processes. These changes involve inserting references to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 into existing energy legislation.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?+5
The bill facilitates faster access to and development of geothermal energy, which is a renewable resource.
Would business owners be better off under this?+4
The bill reduces regulatory friction for companies involved in geothermal exploration and development.
Is this likely to create jobs?+3
Expediting geothermal development and exploration is likely to facilitate new energy sector jobs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expedited Geothermal Development: By amending the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the bill seeks to speed up the exploration and development of geothermal resources (Section 2). This could lead to faster access to thermal energy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Increases Renewable Energy Investment+5Improves Rural Development+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 5/20/2026
- Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-656.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 570.
- 3/5/2026
- Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/16/2025
- Subcommittee Hearings Held
- 12/9/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
- 9/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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