What does Preamble of STEAM Act do?

This bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The purpose of the amendment is to expedite geothermal exploration and development. The expedited exploration and development is focused on areas that have been previously studied or developed.

What does SHORT TITLE. of STEAM Act do?

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

What does NEPA REVIEW. of STEAM Act do?

This section amends Section 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The amendment adds the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to the list of activities exempt from certain National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. The amendment expands the types of resources covered by exemptions in subsections (b)(2) and (b)(3) to include geothermal resources.

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STEAM Act

Last updated: 5/20/2026 · Introduced: 2/6/2025

Author: Susie Lee (D-NV)

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The bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to accelerate geothermal exploration and development, particularly in previously studied or developed areas.
It expands exemptions from certain National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements to include geothermal activities and resources.
The bill formally designates itself as the Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms Act (STEAM Act).

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