What does Preamble of HR 1077 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The stated purpose is to expedite geothermal exploration and development. The expedited development would focus on areas that have been previously studied or developed.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 1077 do?

This bill is formally titled the Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act.

What does NEPA REVIEW. of HR 1077 do?

This section amends Section 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The amendments relate to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review. The Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 is added to the list of activities exempt from certain NEPA requirements for exploration or development. References to 'gas' are updated to include 'geothermal' in subsections (b)(2) and (b)(3).

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STEAM Act — HR. 1077

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 2/6/2025

Author: Susie Lee (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development, particularly in previously studied or developed areas.
It exempts geothermal activities from certain National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, similar to existing exemptions for gas exploration.
The bill updates references to 'gas' to include 'geothermal' within existing NEPA review subsections.

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