; and (2) prioritizes science in areas relevant to the mission of the Department through the application of geothermal energy tools and technologies. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 1(b) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17001 note) is amended in the table of contents by amending the item related to section 619 to read as follows: Sec. 619. Geothermal workforce development. . 9. Reporting requirements Section 621 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17200 ) is amended to read as follows: 621. Reports (a) Report Every 5 years after the date of enactment of Advanced Geothermal Research and Development Act of 2019 , the Secretary shall report to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate on advanced concepts and technologies to maximize the geothermal resource potential of the United States. (b) Progress reports Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Advanced Geothermal Research and Development Act of 2019 , and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report on the results of projects undertaken under this part and other such information the Secretary considers appropriate. . 10. Repeals (a) In general Subtitle B of title VI of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17191 et seq.) is amended by striking section 620. (b) Conforming amendment Section 1(b) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17001 note) is amended in the table of contents by striking the item related to section 620. 11. Authorization of appropriations Section 623 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17202 ) is amended to read as follows: 623. Authorization of Appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out the programs