REFINER Act
119-HR-3109119th CongressIntroduced Apr 30, 2025Energy
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No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5](R-OH-5)1 cosponsor
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.
Subjects
Electric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment information and archivesIndustrial facilitiesOil and gas
Actions (23)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 1, 2025Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2025House floor actions
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
Nov 20, 2025House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
Nov 20, 2025Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
Nov 20, 2025House floor actions
POSTPONED 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, 2025House floor actions
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 20, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
Nov 20, 2025House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
Nov 20, 2025House floor actions
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.
Nov 20, 2025House floor actions
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
Nov 20, 2025House floor actions
Rules 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.
Nov 17, 2025House floor actions
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
Sep 11, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
Sep 11, 2025House floor actions
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
Sep 11, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
Jun 25, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025House committee actions
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 5, 2025House committee actions
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jun 3, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 30, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025Library of Congress