H.R. 3109 · 119th Congress · Energy
REFINER Act
Requires Energy Department to direct National Petroleum Council to report on U.S. petrochemical refineries. AI-read
What it does
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, Apr 30, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 House roll 302 |
On PassageREFINER Act | D 25–176 · R 205–0 |
Passed 230–176 |
Latest action
Dec 1, 2025 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.