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- H.R.896
H.R.896: To expedite the construction of new refining capacity on closed military installations in the United States, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about energy
- Introduced Feb. 4, 2009
- Latest Major Action Feb. 9, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
39 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Armed Services
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
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| Feb. 4, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) |