HR 1687 · Passed House · 06-03-26
CLEAN Act
What does the CLEAN Act do?
HR 1687 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID). This bill amends the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to make the federal government hold geothermal energy lease sales more often and on a tighter schedule. It requires lease sales every year instead of every two years, requires a replacement sale in the same year if a scheduled sale is canceled or delayed, and sets 30-day deadlines for the Interior Department to act on geothermal drilling permit applications.
Did HR 1687 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 1687 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed by voice vote on June 2, 2026
Outlook: Possible
Key provisions
- More Frequent Lease Sales
- Geothermal lease sales required every year instead of every 2 years
- Canceled or delayed sales must be replaced with another sale the same year
- Interior must offer all nominated parcels eligible under the state resource management plan
- Permit Decision Deadlines
- Interior must confirm an application is complete (or list missing items) within 30 days
- Final decision on a complete drilling-permit application due within 30 days of completeness notice
Last updated June 10, 2026