H.R. 3109 Passed the House Energy

REFINER Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5] Introduced April 30, 2025 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action December 1, 2025

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

  • HouseNov 20, 2025·Roll 303·H.R. 3109
    REFINER Act
    On Passage
    Passed230–176
    R 205–0 D 25–176

Actions

  1. Dec 1, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  2. Nov 20, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Nov 20, 2025 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
  4. Nov 20, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
  5. Nov 20, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
  6. Nov 20, 2025 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.
  7. Nov 20, 2025 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Nov 20, 2025 DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
  9. Nov 20, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
  10. Nov 20, 2025 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. Nov 20, 2025 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
  12. Nov 17, 2025 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.

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