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H.R. 923 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

POWER Act of 2023

H.R. 923 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 9, 2023, sponsored by Harriet M. Hageman with 30 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 9, 2023
Co-sponsors
30
Policy area
Energy

What it does

Protecting Our Wealth of Energy Resources Act of 2023 or the POWER Act of 2023 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.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Harriet M. Hageman (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 30 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 9, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry. (Mar 9, 2023)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 923 (118th Congress): POWER Act of 2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-923/power-act-of-2023 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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