U.S. House approves Idaho Rep. Fulcher’s bill to increase geothermal leasing

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 352

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The U.S. House on Tuesday approved a bill brought by Idaho Republican Rep. Russ Fulcher to increase geothermal energy leasing on public lands.

Fulcher sponsored H.R. 1687, the “Committing Leases for Energy Access Now” or “CLEAN” Act with cosponsors, Reps. Utah Republican Celeste Maloy, Colorado Republican Lauren Boebert, Alaska Republican Nicholas Begich, and Nevada Democrat Susie Lee.

The House approved the bill in a voice vote, and it will go to the …

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