S. 4610 · On the floor · International Affairs

Pacific POWER Act

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-HI)

What it does

• Directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Energy, to advance geothermal energy bilaterally and multilaterally to develop deployment goals, learning forums, risk-sharing financial tools, regulatory reforms, and technical assistance.
• Requires the Secretary of State to select U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific for geothermal development partnerships based on strategic alignment with national security and foreign policy objectives.
• Authorizes relevant U.S. agencies including the Department of Energy, Department of Interior, and the Export-Import Bank to support geothermal projects for selected partners through financing, technical assistance, and capacity building.

Latest action

Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 513.

Committee: Senate Foreign Relations