H.R. 2360 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
POWER Act
H.R. 2360 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) has passed the house — introduced on Jun 24, 2011, sponsored by Jeffrey M. Landry with 18 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Public Lands and Natural Resources
What it does
Providing for Our Workforce and Energy Resources Act or POWER Act - Amends the the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) to extend the Constitution, laws, and civil and political jurisdiction of the United States to installations attached to the seabed of the outer Continental Shelf (OCS) (as under existing law) which may be erected to produce or support production of energy from sources other than oil and gas, as well as…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeffrey M. Landry (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2011
- Passed the HouseDec 7, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Dec 8, 2011)
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- H.R. 489: To clarify the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior with respect to the C.C. Cragin Dam…
- H.R. 765: Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011
- S. 535: Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act
- S. 683: Box Elder Utah Land Conveyance Act
- S. 278: Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act of 2011
- H.R. 588: To redesignate the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge as the Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National…
- S. 1134: St. Croix River Crossing Project Authorization Act
- H.R. 473: HALE Scouts Act
- S. 1302: A bill to authorize the Administrator of General Services to convey a parcel of real property in…
- H.R. 4849: Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks Backcountry Access Act
Committees
- Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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