HR 896 · 111th Congress · Energy

To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on closed military installations in the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2009-02-04· Sponsored by Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.(2009-02-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the President to designate not less than three closed military installations (or portions of them) that are appropriate for siting a refinery for gasoline or other fuel. Designates the Department of Energy as the lead agency for coordinating applicable federal refinery authorizations and related environmental reviews with respect to a designated refinery. Gives the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia exclusive jurisdiction over civil actions relating to federal refinery authorizations.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans