H.R. 543 117th Congress House

POWER Act

Official title: To prohibit the President from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 28, 2021 See on congress.gov

Energy CoalForests, forestry, treesLand use and conservationLicensing and registrations

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Marine and coastal resources, fisheriesMetalsMiningOil and gasStrategic materials and reserves

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Feb 24, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Feb 19, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Feb 4, 2021

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H367)

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.

Jan 28, 2021

Introduced in House

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Latest action February 24, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 withdrawing certain federal lands from mineral and geothermal leasing activities.

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Committees of jurisdiction 4

Agriculture Committee
House of Representatives
Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Natural Resources Committee
Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Agriculture Committee
Natural Resources Committee
House of Representatives