Summary

Adds geothermal energy to existing statutory language that currently covers oil and gas in a provision of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. One part simply sets the law's short title; the substantive change updates statutory text so references that once read "oil or gas" or similar now include geothermal resources as well. There are no new funding, agencies, or deadlines included.

Key Points

• Adds "geothermal" into the statutory language of Section 390 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 so that geothermal is explicitly covered alongside oil and gas.
• One section only provides the law's short title; the substantive amendment is confined to updating existing text.
• Does not create new programs, funding, agencies, or deadlines.
• Likely requires federal agencies to update guidance and implementation practices where the amended language applies.
• Does not directly change tax rules, appropriations, or impose new mandates on states or localities.
• Targets statutory wording to broaden the scope of an existing provision rather than establishing new authorities.
• Effect on geothermal development is indirect — actual changes will depend on subsequent regulatory or administrative actions.
• Relatively simple, narrow legislative change with limited immediate budgetary impact.

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