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S 456119th CongressIntroduced
STEAM Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Environment & Climate
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The STEAM Act amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to streamline NEPA reviews for geothermal projects in previously studied areas, aiming to accelerate renewable energy development while maintaining environmental safeguards.
Key Points
- 1Amends Section 390 of the Energy Policy Act to include geothermal under NEPA expedited review provisions previously limited to oil and gas.
- 2Aligns geothermal resource exploration with existing oil/gas permitting frameworks to reduce bureaucratic delays.
- 3Focuses development on areas already assessed to minimize redundant environmental reviews and expedite clean energy production.
Impact Areas
Geothermal energy developers and companiesFederal agencies overseeing energy permitting (e.g., DOE, BLM)Environmental regulatory bodies and oversight processesRegions with geothermal potential requiring infrastructure investment
Generated by legislative-analysis-2023 on Nov 11, 2025