Federal · 119th Congress
CLEAN Act
Policy areaEnergy
Summary
Committing Leases for Energy Access Now Act or the CLEAN Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to increase the frequency of lease sales for developing and utilizing geothermal energy on federal land.
Specifically, Interior must hold lease sales at least once a year (rather than two years) in states with pending nominations of federal land to be leased for geothermal energy development.
In conducting such lease sales, Interior must offer all of the pending nominated parcels eligible for geothermal development and utilization under the resource management plan in effect for the state.
If a lease sale is canceled or delayed, Interior must conduct a replacement sale during the same year.
Finally, the bill establishes deadlines for Interior to respond to applications for geothermal drilling permits.
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Other titles3
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
CLEAN ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Committing Leases for Energy Access Now ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history16
Jul 15, 2026
Senate · CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Jun 3, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jun 2, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 2, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3758-3759)
Jun 2, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1687.
Jun 2, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3758-3760)
Jun 2, 2026
House · FloorMr. Westerman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 20, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 571.
May 20, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-657.
Apr 21, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 21, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 21, 2026
House · CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 3, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 2, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 20, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 27, 2025