United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 4383 — Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act

Last action — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill creates an ombudsman position to oversee geothermal energy projects nationwide.

This legislation establishes an ombudsman role tasked with promoting and reviewing geothermal energy initiatives across the country. It aims to streamline the development of this renewable energy source.

Summary

The Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act aims to create a position that will help oversee and promote the use of geothermal energy across the country. This new role would ensure that projects are effectively reviewed and implemented, making it easier for this renewable energy source to be developed.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.

  2. Introduced in Senate

  3. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4383 do?
The Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act aims to create a position that will help oversee and promote the use of geothermal energy across the country. This new role would ensure that projects are effectively reviewed and implemented, making it easier for this renewable energy source to be developed.
Who sponsors S 4383?
S 4383 is sponsored by Risch, James E. (Republican) and Cortez Masto, Catherine (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 4383?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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