Geothermal Energy Opportunity Act or the GEO Act This bill expands the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for the Department of the Interior to process applications related to geothermal leases. Specifically, Interior must process each application for a geothermal drilling permit or other authorization under a valid existing geothermal lease within 60 days after completing all requirements under applicable federal laws and regulations (including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the National Historic Preservation Act) unless a U.S. federal court vacates or provides injunctive relief for the underlying lease.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
Bill introduced
Lobbying filed by CLEAN ENERGY BUYERS ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYERS ALLIANCE)
Lobbying filed by GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC
Lobbying filed by CLEAN ENERGY BUYERS ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYERS ALLIANCE)
Lobbying filed by GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-654.
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-654.
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
| Registrant | Client | Amount | Filed | Period | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC | GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC | $317.0M | Jul 21, 2025 | 2025Q2 | ADVCPTCSP |
| GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC | GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC | $301.0M | Apr 21, 2025 | 2025Q1 | ADVCPTCSP |
| CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. |
Congress members who traded stocks in companies connected to lobbying on this bill, within 90 days of its introduction date.
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Lobbying filed by CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
| CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. |
| $43.0M |
| Jul 21, 2025 |
| 2025Q2 |
ENGNATBUD |
| CLEAN ENERGY BUYERS ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYERS ALLIANCE) | CLEAN ENERGY BUYERS ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYERS ALLIANCE) | $14.0M | Jul 18, 2025 | 2025Q2 | GOVMANENG |
| CLEAN ENERGY BUYERS ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYERS ALLIANCE) | CLEAN ENERGY BUYERS ASSOCIATION (FORMERLY RENEWABLE ENERGY BUYERS ALLIANCE) | $14.0M | Apr 18, 2025 | 2025Q1 | MANENGBUD |
| BOUNDARY STONE PARTNERS | FERVO ENERGY | $9.0M | Jul 21, 2025 | 2025Q2 | ENGTAX |
| BOUNDARY STONE PARTNERS | FERVO ENERGY | $9.0M | Apr 21, 2025 | 2025Q1 | ENGTAX |