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HR3109FEDERALSession 119Federal Billpassed chamber

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The REFINER Act (H.R. 3109)

Original title: REFINER Act

Last action · December 1, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Sponsors: Robert Latta and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The REFINER Act requires the Secretary of Energy to task the with producing a comprehensive report on U.S. . This report will analyze refinery capacity, energy security contributions, and the impact of government regulations on the industry.

Why it matters

This bill mandates a federal study that could influence future energy policies and regulations regarding the capacity and operation of U.S. , which directly affects fuel supply and consumer pricing.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Petrochemical refinery operators

Their operational capacity, risks, and the regulatory environment they operate in will be the subject of a federal report.

Indirectly affected

U.S. energy consumers

The report will analyze the impact of refinery capacity on the affordability and supply of liquid fuels.

Key Facts

The Secretary of Energy must direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report on U.S. petrochemical refineries.
The report must be submitted to the Secretary of Energy and Congress within 90 days of the Act's enactment.
The report must examine the role of refineries in U.S. energy security, including fuel supply reliability and consumer affordability.
The report must include projections on current refinery capacity, potential for expansion, and industry risks.

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The report must assess how specific Federal or State regulations and executive actions have contributed to declines in refinery capacity.
The report must provide recommendations for Congress and federal agencies to encourage increased refinery capacity.
The final report must be made available to the public.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of the REFINER Act?

The goal is to gather data and recommendations regarding the capacity and regulatory environment of in the United States.

Who is responsible for writing the report?

The is required to conduct the research and write the report under the direction of the Secretary of Energy.

Will the public be able to see the findings?

Yes, the bill explicitly requires that the report be made publicly available.

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Procedural history

21 actions

Dec 1, 2025SenateCommittee
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, 2025HouseFloor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
Nov 20, 2025HouseFloor
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)
Nov 20, 2025House
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.

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Nov 20, 2025House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 20, 2025House
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
Nov 20, 2025House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
Nov 20, 2025House
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, 2025House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
Nov 17, 2025House
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, 2025House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
Sep 11, 2025HouseCommittee
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
Jun 25, 2025HouseCommittee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
Jun 25, 2025House
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 5, 2025House
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 5, 2025House
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 3, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Apr 30, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 30, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedHouse11/20/2025Voteview

Total

404

Yes: 230
No: 174
Present: 0
Not voting: 0
Abstain: 0

How they voted (404)

380 more members

Mark AlfordRyes

Dan NewhouseRyes

Brian BabinRyes

Nicholas LangworthyRyes

Diana HarshbargerRyes

Teresa Leger FernandezDno

Christopher SmithRyes

Jennifer McClellanDno

Jefferson Van DrewRyes

Jennifer KiggansRyes

Earl CarterRyes

Deborah RossDno

Brittany PettersenDno

April McClain DelaneyDno

Christopher DeluzioDno

Julia LetlowRyes

Jonathan JacksonDno

Marcy KapturDno

Marilyn StricklandDno

Bonnie Watson ColemanDno

Monica De La CruzRyes

Kristen McDonald RivetDno

Sydney Kamlager-DoveDno

Ronny JacksonRyes

Jay ObernolteRyes

Steve ScaliseRyes

Guy ReschenthalerRyes

Nicole MalliotakisRyes

Michelle FischbachRyes

Mario Diaz-BalartRyes

Charles FleischmannRyes

Mike JohnsonRyes

Richard McCormickRyes

Debbie Wasserman SchultzDno

Chip RoyRyes

Richard NealDno

Brian FitzpatrickRyes

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDno

Laura GillenDyes

David JoyceRyes

Marc VeaseyDyes

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Motion succeededHouse11/20/2025U.S. CongressOfficial roll call ↗

On Passage

Total

433

Yes: 230
No: 176
Present: 0
Not voting: 27
Abstain: 0

How they voted (1)

Raúl GrijalvaDno

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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Focus on Regulatory Impact

The bill specifically mandates an assessment of how government regulations have contributed to a decline in refinery capacity, signaling a legislative interest in deregulation.

National Petroleum Council Secretary of Energy

Connected Entities

Mr. Latta, National Petroleum Council, Secretary of Energy

PersonMr. Latta“The House Representative who introduced the bill.”Map →

OrganizationNational Petroleum Council“The body tasked with researching and writing the report.”Map →

OrganizationSecretary of Energy“The federal official responsible for directing the National Petroleum Council to”Map →

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Controversy20
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Entertainment5
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