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Hot Rock Act

Introduced February 13, 2026Last action February 13, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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# Hot Rock Act – Plain English Summary

Please note: Because no official bill text or description was provided, this summary is based only on the bill's title and the committees it was referred to. It should be treated as preliminary and limited until the full text is available.

Based on its title and committee referrals, the Hot Rock Act appears to be related to geothermal energy — the process of capturing heat from deep within the Earth (hence "hot rock") to generate electricity or provide heating. The bill was referred to committees overseeing science and technology, natural resources, and education and workforce, which suggests it may address research and development into geothermal energy, land use for geothermal projects, and potentially job training or workforce development in this energy sector.

If focused on geothermal energy, this bill could affect a range of groups, including energy companies, researchers, federal land managers, and workers in the energy industry. It may propose new federal investments in geothermal research, streamline rules for developing geothermal resources on public lands, and/or create training programs for workers looking to enter the geothermal energy field.

Important caveat: Without the actual bill text, it is not possible to confirm these details or provide specifics about funding levels, mandates, or exact policy changes. Americans interested in this bill are encouraged to check Congress.gov for the full text once it becomes publicly available.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

February 13, 2026

Sponsor

R
Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]DMA

Committees

Science

Legislative History

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 13, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 13, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Feb 13, 2026

Introduced in House

Feb 13, 2026