REFINER Act
Petrochemical Refineries: Federal Report on Capacity and Expansion
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
230–176
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.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Passage
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
REFINER Act
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