Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1449) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to increase the frequency of lease sales, to require replacement sales, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9495) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to postpone tax deadlines and reimburse paid late fees for United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad, to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, and for other purposes.

This resolution (HRES 1576) is procedural, setting rules for the House to debate two separate bills. It enables consideration of H.R. 1449, which would adjust geothermal energy leasing under the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, and H.R. 9495, which proposes tax relief for U.S. nationals wrongfully detained abroad and changes to tax-exempt status for certain organizations. The resolution establishes time limits for debate, waives objections to the bills, and outlines procedures for amending them during consideration. It does not change policy itself but facilitates the legislative process for these specific bills.