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POWER Act

Introduced: February 9, 2023 Introduced by: Lummis, Cynthia M. Republican · Wyoming See on congress.gov

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Feb 9, 2023

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

Feb 9, 2023

Introduced in Senate

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Protecting Our Wealth of Energy Resources Act of 2023 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. Specifically, approval must be obtained for new (1) oil and gas leases, drill permits, approvals, or authorizations; (2) coal leases, permits, approvals, or authorizations; and (3) mineral patents, leases, permits, approvals, or authorizations.

In addition, the President and agencies must obtain the approval of Congress before withdrawing certain federal lands from mineral and geothermal leasing activities.

What's happening now February 9, 2023

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

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