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H.R. 3109 119th Congress House

REFINER Act

Official title: To require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 30, 2025 Introduced by: Robert E. Latta Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Became law
Dec 1, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Nov 20, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2025
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
Nov 20, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
Nov 20, 2025
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 20, 2025
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
Nov 20, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
Nov 20, 2025
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
Nov 20, 2025
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 17, 2025
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
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
Sep 11, 2025
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
Jun 25, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 25, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
Jun 5, 2025
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 3, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 20, 2025 House · vote #303 On Passage Passed 230–176 See who voted →
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Hearings & markups 3
 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 879 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapte…
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Dunn, Neal P.
Florida · Jun 23, 2025
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3109: REFINER Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-3109/
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