legislation directing the Department of Energy to accelerate research, development, and commercialization of next-generation geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems
Direct the Department of Energy to accelerate research, development, and commercialization of next-generation geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems.
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Evidence
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Harrigan said he joined Rep. Andrea Salinas in co-leading the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, a bill directing DOE to accelerate research, development, and commercialization of next-generation geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems. The release says the bill amends the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and requires a future FORGE site capability for supercritical and closed-loop testing.
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The House Science Committee page says H.R. 8790, the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, was favorably reported to the House by voice vote. It also says the bill directs DOE to support research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities related to next-generation geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems.
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The House FloorCast listing shows H.R. 8790, sponsored by Rep. Harrigan, was introduced on May 13, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and the Committee on Natural Resources. The current status shown is only introduced/referred, with no enacted result.
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Last Action Date Listed July 21, 2026 Action Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Bill Version Referred in Senate (RFS)
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The RFI supports President Trump’s American Energy Dominance agenda by strengthening connections among American energy innovators, industry and private capital to accelerate commercialization, lower energy costs, strengthen reliability and energy security, and power American prosperity.
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H.R. 8790.-- To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to direct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities in support of next-generation geothermal and closed-loop geothermal systems in various conditions, and for other purposes. Referred to Science, Space, and Technology and in addition to Natural Resources May 13, 2026. Reported amended from Science, Space, and Technology July 16, 2026; Rept. 119-752, Pt. I. Natural Resources discharged July 16, 2026. Union Calendar. Rules suspended. Passed House amended July 20, 2026. Received in Senate and referred to Energy and Natural Resources July 21, 2026.
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In September 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Geothermal announced 21 project selections in its funding opportunity to support next-generation geothermal field tests, as well as characterization and confirmation drilling for next-generation and conventional hydrothermal resources.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: Committee ordered favorably reported the following business items: ... S. 4406
Assessments
Harrigan materially advanced the promised policy by introducing/co-leading H.R. 8790, the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, and the measure was favorably reported by the House Science Committee. However, the promised outcome was to direct DOE to accelerate R&D and commercialization, which requires enactment or executive action. The evidence shows committee progress but no final passage or enacted DOE directive, so the promise was not delivered during the same federal term despite a serious legislative attempt.