H.R. 5587 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act
H.R. 5587 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026), the Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act, has passed the house — introduced on Sep 26, 2025, sponsored by Young Kim with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Energy
- Groups that lobbied
- 10
What it does
Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act or the HEATS Act This bill exempts certain geothermal activities on state and private lands (except Indian lands) from drilling permit requirements as well as environmental and historic preservation review requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
HEATS Act
Sponsor
Young Kim (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 26, 2025
- Passed the HouseApr 23, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. (Jul 15, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Apr 23, 2026 · Passed231–186
Every roll call vote on this bill
- HEATS ActHouse · Apr 23, 2026
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Other Energy bills in the 119th Congress
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- H.J.Res. 24: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 42: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- H.J.Res. 75: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
- S.J.Res. 80: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
- H.J.Res. 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the…
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Who lobbied on it
10 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
- Fervo Energy Company
- Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
- Clean Energy Buyers Association (Formerly Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance)
- Defenders Of Wildlife
- Citizens For Responsible Energy Solutions, Inc.
- League Of Conservation Voters
- Earthjustice Action
- Fervo Energy
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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