H.R. 5911 would repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inRemove Incentives for Producing Ethanol Act of 2008 or the RIPE Act of 2008 - Amends the Clean Air Act to editrepeal the wikirenewable fuel standard.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to terminate the excise tax credit for alcohol fuel mixtures and be the firstincome tax credit for alcohol used as fuel.

Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for the duty free treatment for ethyl alcohol or a detailed summary ofmixture containing ethyl alcohol if it is to be used as fuel. Applies such treatment to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouses for consumption, on or after the bill!)15th day after this Act's enactment.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 4/30/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
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== Points in Favor ==

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