Federal · 119th Congress
REFINER Act
Policy areaEnergy
Summary
Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act or the REFINER Act
This bill requires the Department of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to publish a report on petrochemical refineries located in the United States. The report must include information concerning (1) the contributions of such refineries to U.S. energy security, (2) analyses and projections with respect to opportunities for expanding the capacities of the refineries and the risks to such refineries, (3) any federal or state executive actions that have contributed to a decline in their capacities, and (4) any recommendations to increase such capacities.
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To require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
REFINER ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history20
Dec 1, 2025
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 20, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2025
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)Roll Call 303230–176
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Nov 20, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
Nov 20, 2025
House · FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3109, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 20, 2025
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 20, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
Nov 20, 2025
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
Nov 20, 2025
House · FloorRule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
Nov 20, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
Nov 17, 2025
House · FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 879 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107 and H.R. 5214. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 80, H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H. Con. Res. 58, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 130, H.J. Res. 131, H.R. 1949, H.R. 3109, H.R. 5107, and H.R. 5214, and one motion to commit S.J. Res. 80.
Sep 11, 2025
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
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As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeDec 1, 2025As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeNov 20, 2025As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeSep 11, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeApr 30, 2025