REFINER Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 30, 2025)
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.
What just happenedDec 1, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateDec 1, 2025
- Engrossed in HouseNov 20, 2025
- Reported in HouseSep 11, 2025
- Introduced in HouseApr 30, 2025
- Dec 1, 2025IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Nov 20, 2025FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 20, 2025FloorH37100
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
- Nov 20, 2025Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
- Nov 20, 2025FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
- Nov 20, 2025FloorH8D000
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, 2025FloorH35000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Nov 20, 2025FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
- Nov 20, 2025FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
- Nov 20, 2025FloorH8D000
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, 2025FloorH30000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
- Nov 17, 2025FloorH1L210
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.
- Sep 11, 2025CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
- Sep 11, 2025CommitteeH12200
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Sep 11, 2025Committee5000
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 25, 2025Committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 25, 2025Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 5, 2025Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Energy Subcommittee - Jun 5, 2025Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Energy Subcommittee - Jun 3, 2025Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Energy Subcommittee - Apr 30, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 30, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 30, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House