S. 76 117th Congress Senate

POWER Act of 2021

Official title: A bill 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 Introduced by: Cynthia M. Lummis Republican · Wyoming 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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Jan 28, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Jan 28, 2021

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Latest action January 28, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 before withdrawing certain federal lands from mineral and geothermal leasing activities.

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