The new bill, authored by U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, seeks to promote geothermal energy by supporting research, workforce training, and streamlined federal processes for geothermal projects, according to the U.S. Congress.
H.R.7568 was introduced on Feb. 13, 2026 during the 2026 regular session of the 119th Congress. The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill establishes programs aimed at advancing the production of geothermal energy in the United States, specifically focusing on hot dry rock geothermal technology. It requires the Secretary of Energy to create grant programs for research, testing, and development of high-temperature geothermal systems and to support the construction of field research sites for testing geothermal projects. The bill also mandates studies on seismicity and thermal properties of rocks, as well as workforce training programs targeting individuals from the oil and gas sector. Additionally, it strengthens federal authorization processes for hot dry rock geothermal projects. The appropriations authorized for various programs range from $5 million to $40 million per fiscal year from 2027 to 2031.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Jake Auchincloss (Democrat-MA-4th District) and co-sponsored by Rep. Mark E. Amodei (Republican-MA-2nd District).
Since the beginning of the current session, Rep. Auchincloss has introduced another nine bills.
Congressional bills can originate in either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate, except for revenue-related measures, which must begin in the House. After introduction, bills are assigned to committees for review, hearings, amendments and debate before they can advance to a vote in each chamber. If both chambers approve identical versions, the legislation is sent to the president, who may sign it into law or veto it. Congress operates in two-year terms, with each term numbered sequentially and divided into two annual sessions. The legislative process and official bill records are maintained by the U.S. Congress and published through Congress.gov.
Jake Auchincloss is a Representative from Massachusetts, elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress and to the two succeeding Congresses. He graduated with an A.B. from Harvard University in 2010 and an M.B.A. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2016, and he served in the United States Marine Corps from 2010 to 2015 before serving on the Newton City Council from 2016 to 2020.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| H.R.7568 | 02/13/2026 | Hot Rock Act |
| H.R.6837 | 12/18/2025 | To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure that pharmacy benefit managers are considered fiduciaries, and for other purposes. |
| H.R.6610 | 12/11/2025 | Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act] |
| H.R.6609 | 12/11/2025 | Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act |
| H.R.6335 | 12/01/2025 | Education Not Endless Scrolling Act |
| H.R.6334 | 12/01/2025 | Deepfake Liability Act |
| H.R.6333 | 12/01/2025 | Parents Over Platforms Act |
| H.R.6171 | 11/20/2025 | ACA Copay CAP Act of 2025 |
| H.R.4438 | 07/16/2025 | Power of the Mint Act |
| H.R.409 | 01/15/2025 | Supporting Transit Commutes Act |
Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Congress. The source data can be found here.
