REFINER Act
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- Democratic25 Yea · 176 Nay · 12 Not voting
- Republican204 Yea · 0 Nay · 14 Not voting
- Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Not voting
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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.
Status
4/30/25Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
4/30/25Introduced in House
6/3/25Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
6/5/25Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
6/5/25Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
6/25/25Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
6/25/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
9/11/25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
9/11/25Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
11/17/25Rules 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.
11/20/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
11/20/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
11/20/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
11/20/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
11/20/25POSTPONED 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.
11/20/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
11/20/25DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
11/20/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
11/20/25Rule 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.
11/20/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
12/1/25Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.