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H.R.543: POWER Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 28, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
55 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 28, 2021
Bill Summary
Protecting Our Wealth of Energy Resources Act or the POWER Act This bill requires the President and federal agencies to obtain the approval of Congress before prohibiting or substantially delaying certain new energy or mineral leases or permits on federal lands, including oil and gas leases, coal leases, hard rock leases, or critical minerals leases. In addition, the President and agencies must obtain the approval of Congress before...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 24, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
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| Feb. 19, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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| Jan. 28, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
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| Jan. 28, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Yvette Herrell (R-N.M.) |