The bill H.R. 6482 aims to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to encourage faster exploration for geothermal resources in the U.S. It defines terms related to geothermal exploration projects and establishes criteria for land that can be prioritized for geothermal leasing,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make it easier and faster for people to look for hot water under the ground, called geothermal energy, which can be used for power. It tries to speed up the process by changing some rules, but this might mean less checking on how it affects the environment.