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Congress·Passed House·H.R. 3109

Petrochemical Refineries: Federal Report on Capacity and Expansion

REFINER Act

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

✓ House

230–176

Senate
President
Law

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)

Vote Results

1 vote
HousePassedPassageNov 20, 2025

On Passage

230
176
Democrat
25 – 176 · 13
Republican
205 – 0 · 14
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

REFINER Act

Bill NumberHR 3109
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(1)
R: 1

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