HOUSE 3109119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

REFINER Act

Last Action: 12/1/2025

Actions

2025-12-01Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-11-20Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-11-20On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
2025-11-20Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
2025-11-20Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
2025-11-20POSTPONED 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.
2025-11-20The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-11-20DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
2025-11-20DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
2025-11-20Rule 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.
2025-11-20Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
2025-11-17Rules 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.
2025-09-11Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
2025-09-11Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
2025-09-11Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.

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CRS Summary

As of 2025-04-30 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

Neal Dunn (R-FL)

Subjects

Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Government information and archives
Industrial facilities
Oil and gas

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