119th Congress · introduced in the House · May 13, 2026
Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act
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Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (May 13, 2026)
Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development of next-generation geothermal systems, such as closed-loop geothermal systems in supercritical conditions. Specifically, the bill expands the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to modify and establish geothermal energy programs, such as programs concerning research and development, grants, and data management.
DOE must support a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application for next-generation geothermal systems. DOE may administer grants for carrying out certain focus areas of the program. DOE must also ensure that at least one Frontier Observatory for Research in Geothermal Energy (FORGE) field research site has the capabilities to include next-generation geothermal testing.
Additionally, DOE must provide grants for (1) the continuation and expansion of research, development, demonstration, testing, and commercial application activities applicable to FORGE sites; and (2) the establishment of a next-generation geothermal systems center of excellence.
DOE must also provide grants to accelerate the development, testing, and implementation of innovative technologies to improve the commercial-readiness of geothermal energy projects using next-generation geothermal systems.
DOE must expand its repository of geothermal drilling information to include publicly available subsurface data, including data reported as part of fossil fuel and mining operations. DOE must also periodically update the repository to improve its functionality and usability.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4667-4668)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4667-4668)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8790.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4667-4670)
Mr. Babin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 655.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. H. Rept. 119-752, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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BAKER HUGHES COMPANY · lobbying firm or registrant: BAKER HUGHES COMPANY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$155,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ernational energy projects; Issues related to geothermal; GEO Act (H.R. 301), STEAM Act (H.R. 1077), CLEAN Act (H.R. 1687), Next-Generation Geothermal R&D Act (H.R. 8790 / S. 4406) Issues related to permitting reform; Issues related to oil and gas production in Venezuela
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GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC · lobbying firm or registrant: GOOGLE CLIENT SERVICES LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$3,230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…0, Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act H.R. 5587 / S. 4975, Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act S. 4116 / H.R. 8437, Geo POWER Act H.R. 8790 / S. 4406, Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act S. 4610, Pacific POWER Act H.R. 7568, Hot Rock Act H.R. 6873 Geothermal Tax Parity Act
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CORNELL UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…for the Department of Energy's Geothermal Office as a platform for a demonstration project (HR 9022). Encouraged support of Next Generation Geothermal R&D Act (HR 8790).
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$16,480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Center Act of 2026 H.R. 7450, Disaster Zone Energy Affordability and Investment Act H.R. 7977, Energy Bills Relief Act H.R. 8477, American Energy Dominance Act H.R. 8790, Next Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act H.R. 9332, Load Forecasting Enhancement Act H.R. 9335, Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rate…
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A. · lobbying firm or registrant: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE U.S.A.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$16,950,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ship Act H.R. 7266, Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act H.R. 7305, Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 H.R. 8477, American Energy Dominance Act H.R. 8790, Next Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act S. 1071, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 S. 3947, Reconductoring Existing Wire…
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CORNELL UNIVERSITY · lobbying firm or registrant: CORNELL UNIVERSITY
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Energy/Nuclear
$360,000
Spent on own lobbying
…for the Department of Energy's Geothermal Office as a platform for a demonstration project (HR 9022). Encouraged support of Next Generation Geothermal R&D Act (HR 8790).
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing