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S.1142

S.1142: Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act of 2011

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
This bill is primarily about energy
Introduced May 26, 2011
Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2012

Bill Sponsor

Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

Bill Cosponsors

3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Summary

Geothermal Exploration and Technology Act of 2011 - (Sec. 2) Requires the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to: (1) establish a direct loan program for high risk geothermal exploration wells, and (2) give preference to applicants for loans to carry out projects that are likely to lead to successful new geothermal development leading to electricity production. Requires data from exploratory wells to be provided to the DOE Secretary (Secretary) and the...

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Date	Description
	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-253.
	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 112-145.
	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.
May 26, 2011	Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

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