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

Bill Number

HR 2279

Introduced

May 10, 2007

Latest Action

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. English (PA). Petition No: 110-9. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd ...

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Topics

Appellate courts Armed Forces and National Security Civil actions and liability Energy Environmental assessment Environmental Protection Gasoline Jurisdiction Law Licenses Military base closures Petroleum refineries

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Summary

Requires the President to designate not less than three closed military installations or portions thereof 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.

Actions

Jun 18, 2008

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. English (PA). Petition No: 110-9. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/110/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis9.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
Jun 28, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
May 10, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
May 10, 2007

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.
May 10, 2007

Introduced in House

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