H. R. 398 proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970, allowing the Department of the Interior to recover costs for processing applications and inspecting geothermal activities. These costs could be charged to those applying for or holding geothermal leases. The bill...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they're trying to make a rule where people who want to use the earth's steam and heat to make energy might have to pay the government back for the time and resources it takes to look after those activities. They say they might charge less if the person has money troubles or if it will help more people use this kind of energy.