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S4610Referred to Committee

A bill to promote the development and use of geothermal resources in the Pacific, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-05-20
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

Brian Schatz
Brian Schatz
Democrat · HI · Senator
Votes with party: 64.8% (321 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/S001194

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)Original· 2026-05-20
  • David McCormick (R-PA)Original· 2026-05-20
  • John R. Curtis (R-UT)Original· 2026-05-20

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-05-20

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

  • Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsReferred To · 2026-05-20

Plain-English Summary

The legislation aims to encourage the development and use of geothermal energy—heat from within the Earth used to generate electricity and heating—in Pacific island nations and territories. This would help these communities reduce their dependence on imported fossil fuels, lower energy costs, and create jobs in renewable energy sectors. The bill affects Pacific island residents, energy companies, and U.S. interests in the region by potentially providing technical support and resources for geothermal projects.

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