H.R. 7409 proposes changes to the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 by waiving the requirement for federal drilling permits for geothermal exploration and production activities on certain non-federal lands. For these activities to proceed without a federal permit, the United...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7409 is a plan to make it easier for people to explore and use hot water and steam from underground to make energy by letting them skip some federal rules, but they still need to follow state rules and pay fees to the government. However, it won't apply to special lands like Indian lands, and there are worries about how it might affect wildlife and old, important places.