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 would occur in 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 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. Paragraph (2) of subsection (b) is modified to include 'geothermal' alongside 'gas'. Paragraph (3) of subsection (b) is also modified to include 'geothermal' alongside 'gas'.

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STEAM Act

Last updated: 2/6/2025 · Introduced: 2/6/2025

Author: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to expedite geothermal exploration and development 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 expands NEPA review provisions to specifically include 'geothermal' alongside 'gas' in multiple subsections.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 1077(In Committee)Official page

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