The bill
GEO Act
HR. 301, 119th Congress — read as touching Renewable Energy.
GEO Act
Download PDFBill ID: 119/hr/301
Last Updated: July 22, 2026
Sponsored by
Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
ID: M001228
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The sponsor
Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.
The money
$72,600 raised
22 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
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Latest Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 568.
May 19, 2026
Introduced
📍 Current Status
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Committee Review
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Floor Action
✅
Passed House
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Senate Review
🎉
Passed Congress
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Presidential Action
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Became Law
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Bill Summary
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 301 Reported in House (RH)]
<DOC>
Union Calendar No. 568 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 301
[Report No. 119-654]
To amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to establish a deadline for processing applications related to geothermal leasing.
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💰 Campaign Finance Network
Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
Total Contributions
$72,600
18 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$6,600
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000
No PAC contributions found
1
THE UTE INDIAN TRIBE
$6,600
No committee contributions found
1
IPSON, DON L.
$6,600
2
FAISON, JAY W.
$6,600
3
ROBBINS, LYNN G.
$6,600
4
HOLT, CLIFF
$3,300
5
RICKETTS, MARLENE
$3,300
6
MCMAHON, LINDA E.
$3,300
7
SCHWAB, CHARLES
$3,300
8
ARNOLD, JOHN
$3,300
9
BURGESS, BRETT
$3,300
10
DEATON, TYLER
$3,300
11
GOODFELLOW, GERALD
$3,300
12
HOLM, MONTE
$3,300
13
MCCLURE, JAMES
$3,300
14
MURPHY, MARK B.
$3,300
15
PLUMB, WALTER J. III
$3,300
16
ANDERSON, ALDON SCOTT
$3,300
17
BONHAM, MEGAN
$3,300
Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 7 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]
ID: L000590
Top Contributors
10
1
EMILY'S LIST
CONDUIT TOTAL LISTED IN AGG. FIELD
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$250
Feb 13, 2024
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Jun 27, 2023
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Jun 27, 2023
4
TIGUA INDIAN RESERVATION YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO
OrganizationEL PASO, TX
$3,000
Dec 31, 2023
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 5, 2023
6
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
May 9, 2024
7
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAS VEGAS, NV
$1,500
Jun 30, 2024
8
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
Dec 28, 2023
9
RENO SPARKS INDIAN COLONY
OrganizationRENO, NV
$1,000
Jun 21, 2024
10
BRONZE CAFE
OrganizationLAS VEGAS, NV
$550
Mar 30, 2023
Rep. Begich, Nicholas J. [R-AK-At Large]
ID: B001323
Top Contributors
10
1
LOKEN, TYLER
IndividualANCHORAGE, AK
$5,000
Oct 17, 2024
2
ODOM, WILLIAM L
ODOM CORP • VICE CHAIRMAN
IndividualANCHORAGE, AK
$5,000
Oct 26, 2024
3
ODOM, WILLIAM L
IndividualANCHORAGE, AK
$5,000
Oct 26, 2024
4
FOX, RICHARD
GMS LLC • MANAGER
IndividualANCHORAGE, AK
$3,435
Sep 4, 2024
5
GERONDALE, CHRISTOPHER
SELF
IndividualJUNEAU, AK
$3,300
Oct 16, 2023
6
GERONDALE, CHRISTOPHER
SELF
IndividualJUNEAU, AK
$3,300
Oct 16, 2023
7
MCNAMARA, MICHAEL
MICHAEL MCNAMARA • PHYSICIAN
IndividualANCHORAGE, AK
$3,300
Oct 25, 2023
8
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2023
9
SCHWARZMAN, CHRISTINE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Nov 1, 2023
10
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN
BLACKSTONE
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 30, 2023
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
ID: H001090
Top Contributors
10
1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 26, 2023
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 18, 2024
3
CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Sep 30, 2023
4
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,000
Oct 31, 2024
5
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,000
Nov 7, 2024
6
MIRANDA, LAUREL
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualATHERTON, CA
$6,600
Feb 7, 2023
7
ELSON, DAVID
UNITED STAFFING ASSOCIATES • CEO
IndividualLAS VEGAS, NV
$6,600
Aug 16, 2023
8
GOODMAN, COREY
VENBIO PARTNERS LLC • LIFE SCIENCES VENTURE CAPITAL MANAGING
IndividualMARSHALL, CA
$6,600
Aug 29, 2023
9
SCHMIDT, ERIC
HILLSPIRE LLC • MANAGER
IndividualPALO ALTO, CA
$6,600
Aug 16, 2023
10
BROWN, SHELLEY
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualLOS ALTOS HILLS, CA
$6,600
Aug 19, 2023
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
ID: S001212
Top Contributors
10
1
DEMOCRACY ENGINE INC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jun 6, 2023
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
3
LEECH LAKE - PAC
OrganizationCASS LAKE, MN
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 13, 2023
5
GOOGLE
OrganizationMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
$1,000
Feb 21, 2023
6
CHAIN BRIDGE BANK
OrganizationMCLEAN, VA
$25
Dec 6, 2023
7
ZOTTO, CARLA DEL
IndividualGLADEWATER, TX
$10,000
Aug 27, 2024
8
ANDERSON, ROLLIS
ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE INC. • CEO
IndividualSAINT CLOUD, MN
$9,900
Feb 8, 2024
9
FAISON, JAY
CLEARPATH • FOUNDER
IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC
$6,600
Jun 30, 2024
10
NYSTROM, BRIAN AND MARY ANN
NYSTROM & ASSOCIATES • PRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualANDOVER, MN
$6,600
Sep 27, 2024
Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6]
ID: M001240
Top Contributors
10
1
FLOW, MEGHAN
HOMEMAKER • HOMEMAKER
IndividualLEWISVILLE, NC
$6,600
Mar 1, 2024
2
FLOW, MEGHAN
IndividualLEWISVILLE, NC
$6,600
Feb 29, 2024
3
KING, SEBASTIAN
SELF EMPLOYED • CONSULTANT
IndividualPFAFFTOWN, NC
$3,435
May 28, 2024
4
JOHNSON, BRIAN
IndividualALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
5
BROWN, THOMAS
MINDSET • PARTNER
IndividualCHEVY CHASE, MD
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
6
TOWNSEND, JOHN
PAY TEL COMMUNICATIONS • OWNER
IndividualKERNERSVILLE, NC
$3,300
Oct 20, 2024
7
BRAUER, CAMILLA
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualBRIDGETON, MO
$3,300
Sep 20, 2024
8
BRAUER, STEPHEN
HUNTER ENGINEERING • CHAIRMAN
IndividualBRIDGETON, MO
$3,300
Sep 18, 2024
9
SHAHEEN, LAWRENCE
SELF-EMPLOYED • ATTORNEY
IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC
$3,300
Jul 16, 2024
10
CANNON, CRAIG
KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON • ATTORNEY
IndividualWINSTON SALEM, NC
$3,300
Dec 31, 2024
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
ID: F000469
Top Contributors
10
1
ROBU, ELI
AJ GENERAL CONTRACTORS • CONSTRUCTION
IndividualWORLEY, ID
$3,300
Aug 4, 2024
2
SCOTT, JB
SELF EMPLOYED • REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
IndividualBOISE, ID
$3,300
Apr 16, 2024
3
VANDERSLOOT, FRANK
MELALEUCA • CEO
IndividualIDAHO FALLS, ID
$3,300
May 1, 2024
4
TURLINGTON, SCOTT
TAMARACK RESORT • HOSPITALITY
IndividualTAMARACK, ID
$3,300
Apr 20, 2024
5
VANDERSLOOT, BELINDA
HOMEMAKER • HOMEMAKER
IndividualIDAHO FALLS, ID
$3,300
May 1, 2024
6
BENNETT, BRETT
BENNETT LUMBER • PRESIDENT
IndividualMOSCOW, ID
$3,300
Oct 28, 2023
7
WILLIAMS, LARRY
TREE TOP RANCHES • OWNER
IndividualBOISE, ID
$3,300
Feb 13, 2024
8
CENTERS, JAKE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualMERIDIAN, ID
$3,300
Feb 15, 2024
9
ROOPE, CALEB
THE PACIFIC COMPANIES • CEO
IndividualEAGLE, ID
$3,300
Mar 4, 2024
10
ROOPE, CALEB
THE PACIFIC COMPANIES • CEO
IndividualEAGLE, ID
$3,300
Mar 4, 2024
Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]
ID: E000301
Top Contributors
10
1
CARROLL HYNSON AND SON
OrganizationANNAPOLIS, MD
$1,000
Sep 26, 2024
2
DARCARS
OrganizationBETHESDA, MD
$500
May 28, 2024
3
DARCARS
OrganizationBETHESDA, MD
$500
Jun 14, 2024
4
ROCK REALTY LLC
OrganizationELKRIDGE, MD
$250
Jun 30, 2024
5
GROSSMAN, JENNIFER
SHALOM TIKVAH • DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
IndividualBALTIMORE, MD
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
6
GROSSMAN, JENNIFER
IndividualBALTIMORE, MD
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
7
BARTLETT, BRANDON
RISE UP COFFEE • OWNER
IndividualANNAPOLIS, MD
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
8
DALTON, NANCY
ANNAPOLIS MICRO SYSTEMS INC. • PRESIDENT OF TECH COMPANY
IndividualANNAPOLIS, MD
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
9
GABEL, CAROLINE
NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualCHESTERTOWN, MD
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
10
SAPPERSTEIN, MARK
28 WALKER DEVELOPMENT • REAL ESTATE
IndividualBALTIMORE, MD
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
Donor Network - Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
PACs
Organizations
Individuals
Politicians
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Showing 63 nodes and 37 connections (53 secondary connections hidden)
Total contributions: $122,485
Top Donors - Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2]
Showing top 18 donors by contribution amount
1 Org17 Individuals
Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped.
- +Renewable Energyconfidence 0.90
Section 2(h)(1) requires the Secretary to approve or deny geothermal lease applications within 60 days after completing requirements, despite pending civil actions, unless a court vacates or enjoins the lease. This expedites processing for geothermal projects, benefiting the renewable energy industry.
Who funds the sponsor on these industries
For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Maloy, Celeste [R-UT-2])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent — they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.
Industries this bill HELPS
- Renewable Energy$500from 1 contribution
- DUNCAN, ERIN$500