119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 8790 — Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act

“To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to direct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities in support of next-generation geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems in various conditions, and for other purposes.”

Introduced May 13, 2026

Last action May 20, 2026

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

May 13, 2026

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Referred

May 13, 2026

Natural Resources · Science

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Committee

May 20, 2026

Reported out

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

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Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 4 actions

May 20, 2026

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

May 20, 2026

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

May 13, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

May 13, 2026

Introduced in House