Petrochemical Refineries: Federal Report on Capacity and Expansion
Also known as: REFINER Act
Legislative Progress
✓ Filed
✓ Review
✓ House
230–176
Senate
President
Key Points
Congress would require the Energy Department to order an industry advisory group to produce a public report on U.S. petrochemical refineries.
The report must explain how refineries affect U.S. energy security, including reliable supply of liquid fuels and whether fuel stays affordable for consumers.
It must look at current refinery capacity, chances to expand capacity, and risks facing refineries in the U.S.
It must review whether federal or state actions (like regulations or policies) have contributed to declining refinery capacity.
It must recommend steps federal agencies and Congress could take to encourage more U.S. refinery capacity, and deliver the report within 90 days of the law taking effect.
EnergyEnvironmentConsumer Protection
Milestones
6 milestones21 actions
Dec 1, 2025Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 20, 2025House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2025House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
Nov 20, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
Nov 20, 2025House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
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