119th Congress
H.R. 3109
REFINER Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Robert E. Latta(R-OH)
- Introduced
- Apr 30, 2025
- Policy area
- Energy
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Added later (1)
- Neal P. Dunn (R-FL) · Jun 23, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 House #303 | On Passage: REFINER Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Dec 1, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. - Nov 20, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Nov 20, 2025 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835) - Nov 20, 2025 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850) - Nov 20, 2025 · House
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, 2025 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - Nov 20, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109. - Nov 20, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109. - Nov 20, 2025 · 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 20, 2025 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841) - Nov 17, 2025 · House
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, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223. - Sep 11, 2025 · House
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267. - Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20. - Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. - Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. - Apr 30, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House