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.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3109 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3109
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.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 30, 2025
Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Researching Efficient Federal
Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act'' or the ``REFINER
Act''.
SEC. 2. REPORT ON PETROCHEMICAL REFINERIES.
Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section,
the Secretary of Energy shall direct the National Petroleum Council
to--
(1) submit to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a report
containing--
(A) an examination of the role of petrochemical
refineries located in the United States and the
contributions of such petrochemical refineries to the
energy security of the United States, including the
reliability of supply in the United States of liquid
fuels and feedstocks, and the affordability of liquid
fuels for consumers in the United States;
(B) analyses and projections with respect to--
(i) the capacity of petrochemical
refineries located in the United States;
(ii) opportunities for expanding such
capacity; and
(iii) the risks to petrochemical refineries
located in the United States;
(C) an assessment of any Federal or State executive
actions, regulations, or policies that have caused or
contributed to a decline in the capacity of
petrochemical refineries located in the United States;
and
(D) any recommendations for Federal agencies and
Congress to encourage an increase in the capacity of
petrochemical refineries located in the United States;
and
(2) make publicly available the report submitted under
paragraph (1).
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
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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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
Roll Call #303 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
Roll Call #303 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.