H.R. 6329 would expedite the construction of new refining capacity on brownfield sites in the United States.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editRequires the wikiSecretary of Energy to designate at least five brownfield sites (or portions of them) that are appropriate and beavailable for siting a refinery for gasoline or other fuel.

Designates the firstDepartment of Energy as the lead agency for coordinating applicable federal refinery authorizations and related environmental reviews with respect to provide a detailed summarydesignated refinery.

Gives the U.S. Court of Appeals for the bill!)District of Columbia exclusive jurisdiction over civil actions relating to federal refinery authorizations.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend until January 1, 2017, the election to expense certain refineries.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/20/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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