HR 1687 · Passed House · 07-15-26
CLEAN Act
What does the CLEAN Act do?
HR 1687 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-ID-1). This bill speeds up federal geothermal energy leasing by requiring lease sales every year instead of every 2 years and forcing the Interior Department to offer most eligible parcels for lease. It also sets short deadlines for the government to act on geothermal drilling permit applications. Requires annual federal geothermal lease sales, mandatory parcel offerings, and deadlines for geothermal drilling permits.
Did HR 1687 pass? Where it stands
As of August 30, 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
- Annual Geothermal Lease Sales
- Requires geothermal lease sales every year instead of every 2 years
- Canceled or delayed sales must be replaced within the same year
- Mandatory Parcel Offerings
- Interior must offer 75 percent of nominated eligible parcels for lease
- The remaining 25 percent required unless a written justification is given
- Drilling Permit Deadlines
- 30-day notice on whether a permit application is complete
- 30-day deadline to issue or defer the permit
- 10-day decision once deferred conditions are met
Last updated July 24, 2026