S.76: POWER Act of 2021

About This Bill

  • Introduced Jan. 28, 2021
  • Latest Major Action Jan. 28, 2021

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Bill Summary

Protecting Our Wealth of Energy Resources Act of 2021 or the POWER Act of 2021 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...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Jan. 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jan. 28, 2021

Introduced in the Senate by Cynthia M. Lummis (R-Wyo.)

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