Congressional Staffing Intelligence

Hillgraph
Menu
BillsHH.R. 5631

Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act

119th CongressIntroduced September 30, 2025Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3]· CO-03
Stage
In committee
Latest action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574.
May 20, 2026

Summary

Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act This bill establishes a geothermal ombudsman and task force to oversee geothermal project permitting and authorizations on

Committees

  • PrimaryNatural Resources Committee

CRS subjects

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of the Interior

Action history

  1. September 30, 2025Introduced in House
  2. September 30, 2025Introduced in House
  3. September 30, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  4. December 9, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  5. December 16, 2025Subcommittee Hearings Held
  6. March 5, 2026Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
  7. March 5, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  8. March 5, 2026Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  9. May 20, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
  10. May 20, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
  11. May 20, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574.

Cosponsors (4)

Text versions

Related bills

  • S. 4383related
    Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act