What does GEOTHERMAL OMBUDSMAN AND PERMITTING TASK FORCE. of Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act do?

This section establishes a Geothermal Ombudsman and a Geothermal Permitting Task Force within the Bureau of Land Management. The Geothermal Ombudsman, appointed within 60 days of enactment, will act as a liaison between various Bureau offices, provide dispute resolution services, monitor permit processing, and develop best practices. The Geothermal Permitting Task Force, also established within 60 days, will support the duties of the Ombudsman and be headed by the Ombudsman. The Task Force allows for the temporary assignment of personnel from other Departmental bureaus to assist with geothermal authorization completion, provided certain conditions are met. Personnel assigned to assist with geothermal authorizations must work in-person full-time and regularly report to the relevant Bureau of Land Management office. The Geothermal Ombudsman may provide retention allowances, up to 25% of basic pay, to employees assigned to assist with geothermal authorizations, considering factors like expertise and performance improvement needs. Cross-office personnel assignments do not alter the underlying jurisdiction of other Bureau of Land Management offices. The Geothermal Ombudsman must submit an annual report to congressional committees evaluating the effectiveness of geothermal permit processing.

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Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act

Q: What does Preamble of Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'A bill to appoint a Geothermal Ombudsman and establish a Geothermal Permitting Task Force from within the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a Geothermal Ombudsman and a Geothermal Permitting Task Force. The Geothermal Permitting Task Force would be established within the Bureau of Land Management.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act''.

Last updated: 4/23/2026 · Introduced: 4/23/2026

Author: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

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This bill establishes a Geothermal Ombudsman within the Bureau of Land Management to facilitate communication, resolve disputes, and improve geothermal permit processing.
It creates a Geothermal Permitting Task Force, led by the Ombudsman, to support permit completion by temporarily assigning personnel from other bureaus.
The Geothermal Ombudsman is required to submit an annual report to Congress assessing the effectiveness of geothermal permit processing.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 5631(In Committee)Official page

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