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HR 1449 United States House · 118th Congress

CLEAN Act

HR 1449, the CLEAN Act, amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to streamline geothermal energy development. It requires annual leasing of federal lands for geothermal projects (previously every two years), mandates replacement sales if a lease sale is canceled, and requires the Secretary of the Interior to offer all eligible parcels for development in a given state. The bill also sets strict 30-day deadlines for the Department of the Interior to notify applicants about complete permit applications and issue final decisions on drilling permits. These changes directly affect geothermal energy developers and the Department of the Interior, aiming to accelerate project approvals on federal lands.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines geothermal development via annual leasing, faster permits, and mandatory parcel offerings - directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill streamlines geothermal energy development (clean renewable source) via annual leasing, mandatory parcel offerings, and permit deadlines, advancing environmental protection through clean energy expansion.95% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Nov 2024
House Passage
Nov 2024
Senate Passage
President
Introduced Mar 8, 2023 Last action Nov 20, 2024
Floor votes · House Nov 19, 2024

How they voted

244–171
Passed · 18 other
Total votes 433
Nov 19, 2024
D Democratic213
31 Yea 171 Nay 11
80% Nay
I Independent1
1
0% Nay
R Republican219
213 Yea 6
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
33
Key actions
18
Committee
19
Amendments
2
Nov 20, 2024
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
upper
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 473). (text: CR H6092)
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 171 (Roll no. 473). (text: CR H6092)
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ms. Stansbury moved to recommit to the Committee on Natural Resources. (text: CR H6096)
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1449.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1449 as unfinished business.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
Mr. Westerman moved that the committee rise.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on Grijalva amendment No. 2, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1576, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 2.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Introduced
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on Grijalva amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1576, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Grijalva amendment No. 1.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1449.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1576 and Rule XVIII.
lower
Nov 19, 2024
Lower · Passed
The Speaker designated the Honorable Nick LaLota to act as Chairman of the Committee.
lower
Nov 18, 2024
Lower · Passed
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1576 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
lower
Nov 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-730.
lower
Dec 6, 2023
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Dec 6, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Discharged
lower
Oct 25, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Mar 22, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
lower
Mar 8, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Mar 8, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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