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S. 4844 · SENATE2d
A bill to drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4831 · SENATE2d
A bill to prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring, and collection of certain worker data by employers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4823 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to include quantum information science and technology in the areas covered by the Program on China and Transformational Exports.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 779 · SENATE2d
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4825 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on systemically important AI activity, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4834 · SENATE2d
A bill to limit expenditures for foreign student work authorizations, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 780 · SENATE2d
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4832 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
S. 4835 · SENATE2d
A bill to enhance the administration of export control licenses under the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4836 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow for blended workforces to carry out the supplemental nutrition assistance program under certain conditions, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4839 · SENATE2d
A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to study how partnerships between financial technology companies and banking organizations can support new banking organization formation and community bank health, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4841 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to allow for commodities under the emergency food assistance program to be ordered through the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4827 · SENATE2d
A bill to reauthorize a program for preventing outages and enhancing the resilience of the electric grid, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 4842 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to permanently authorize the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program, to establish regional food systems hubs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4843 · SENATE2d
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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119th Congress · H.R. 5631 · Passed Origin

Geothermal Energy Advancement Act

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 federal land. The Department of the Interior must appoint a geothermal ombudsman from within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The ombudsman must act as a liaison among different parts of BLM, provide dispute resolution services between BLM and geothermal project applicants, and facilitate permit processing in different BLM field offices regarding geothermal projects on federal land. The ombudsman must also lead the Geothermal Permitting Task Force established by this bill. The task force must support the ombudsman’s duties. Through the task force, the ombudsman may reassign employees from other Interior bureaus or offices to assist in the completion of geothermal authorizations. The ombudsman may pay a retention allowance to reassigned employees.

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Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 160 (Tuesday, September 30, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. HURD of Colorado:H.R. 5631.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8[Page H4509]

Pipeline

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Passed Chamber of Origin
Stage rank
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Sponsor

  • Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] · [R-CO-3] · H001100
    Rep-CO-3 current · 1 term · @RepJeffHurd · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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H001100
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current
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Jeff Hurd
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Jeff
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Stephen
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Hurd
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1979-08-15
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M

Current term (1 total)

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CO
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3
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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1641 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0603
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1641 Longworth House Office Building
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202-225-4676
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null
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null
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (10)

  • Aviation (house) · house · rank 15
  • Energy (house) · house · rank 7
  • Energy and Mineral Resources (house) · house · rank 14
  • Environment (house) · house · rank 3
  • Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 20
  • House Committee on Natural Resources (house) · house · rank 23 · site
  • House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (house) · house · rank 17 · site
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 27 · site
  • Indian and Insular Affairs (house) · house · Chair · rank 1
  • Water Resources and Environment (house) · house · rank 12

Social media

District offices (3)

  • 743 Horizon Ct, Suite 112, Grand Junction, CO, 81506 · 970-208-0455 · 39.1123154,-108.5367469
  • 503 N Main St, Suite 426, Pueblo, CO, 81003 · 719-696-6968 · 38.2721554,-104.6123494
  • 835 E 2nd Ave, Suite 204, Durango, CO, 81301 · 970-317-6167 · 37.2726063,-107.8825699

Other names (0)

none

Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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H4CO03357
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2026
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HURD, JEFFREY
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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CO
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03
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C
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2026
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null
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2023-08-16
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2025-08-01
last_f2_date
2025-08-01
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

cycle
2026
total_receipts
$2,996,529.21
total_disbursements
$1,068,481.93
cash_on_hand_end_period
$1,937,182.78
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
coverage_end_date
2026-03-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (5)

  • Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3] · [D-NV-3] · L000590 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-19
    Dem-NV-3 current · 4 terms · @RepSusieLee · 1 district office
  • Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2] · [R-UT-2] · M001228 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-19
    Rep-UT-2 current · 2 terms · @RepMaloyUtah · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] · [R-UT-3] · K000403 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-19
    Rep-UT-3 current · 1 term · @repmikekennedy · 1 district office
  • Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] · [D-AZ-3] · A000381 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-20
    Dem-AZ-3 current · 1 term · @RepYassAnsari · 1 district office
  • Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] · [D-NY-14] · O000172 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-20
    Dem-NY-14 current · 4 terms · @RepAOC · 2 district offices

Committees (2)

  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-06-03T20:56:12ZReferred To
  • Natural Resources Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-20T17:52:57ZReported By
    2026-03-05T17:45:00ZMarkup By
    2025-09-30T16:04:25ZReferred To
    ↳ Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee

Actions — from XML (19)

  • 2026-06-03IntroReferralvia Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • 2026-06-02 16:08:09FloorH38800via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-06-02 16:08:06FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3760-3761)
  • 2026-06-02 16:07:46FloorH37300via House floor actions
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • 2026-06-02 16:07:46Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  • 2026-06-02 15:51:31FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5631.
  • 2026-06-02 15:51:29FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3760-3765)
  • 2026-06-02 15:51:20FloorH30300via House floor actions
    Mr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  • 2026-05-20CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 574.
  • 2026-05-20CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
  • 2026-05-20Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-660.
  • 2026-03-05Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
  • 2026-03-05Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2026-03-05Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
  • 2025-12-16Committeevia House committee actions
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • 2025-12-09Committeevia House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
  • 2025-09-30IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • 2025-09-30IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-09-30IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

Actions — from bill_actions table (0)

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Titles

  • Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textRFSS2026-06-09T05:38:26Z
    Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
  • Display Title2026-06-04T03:08:37Z
    Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
  • Short Title(s) as Passed HouseEHH2026-06-04T03:08:35Z
    Geothermal Energy Advancement Act
  • Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textEHH2026-06-04T03:08:35Z
    To promote responsible geothermal energy development on public lands, and for other purposes.
  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2026-05-22T02:38:25Z
    Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-10-04T10:23:12Z
    Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-10-04T10:18:18Z
    To appoint a Geothermal Ombudsman and establish a Geothermal Permitting Task Force from within the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes.

Text versions (from XML)

Versions — from bill_versions table (0)

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Policy area

Energy

Summaries

07 · 2026-05-20 · Reported to House

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 federal land.

The Department of the Interior must appoint a geothermal ombudsman from within the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The ombudsman must act as a liaison among different parts of BLM, provide dispute resolution services between BLM and geothermal project applicants, and facilitate permit processing in different BLM field offices regarding geothermal projects on federal land.

The ombudsman must also lead the Geothermal Permitting Task Force established by this bill. The task force must support the ombudsman’s duties. Through the task force, the ombudsman may reassign employees from other Interior bureaus or offices to assist in the completion of geothermal authorizations. The ombudsman may pay a retention allowance to reassigned employees. 

Related bills

  • S 4383 (119) Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act
    Latest: 2026-04-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (0)

none

Laws

none

Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-660

Calendar number

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CBO cost estimates

none

Latest action

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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