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H.R. 3109 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Latta, Robert E. (R-OH) (Introduced 04/30/2025) |
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| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.51 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/01/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (04/30/2025)
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.
119 HR 3109 EH: Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3109
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act or the REFINER Act.
2.Report on petrochemical refineriesNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall direct the National Petroleum Council to— (1)submit to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a report containing— (A)an examination of the role of petrochemical refineries located in the United States and the contributions of such petrochemical refineries to the energy security of the United States, including the reliability of supply in the United States of liquid fuels and feedstocks, and the affordability of liquid fuels for consumers in the United States; (B)analyses and projections with respect to— (i)the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; (ii)opportunities for expanding such capacity; and (iii)the risks to petrochemical refineries located in the United States; (C)an assessment of any Federal or State executive actions, regulations, or policies that have caused or contributed to a decline in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and (D)any recommendations for Federal agencies and Congress to encourage an increase in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and (2)make publicly available the report submitted under paragraph (1). Passed the House of Representatives November 20, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3109 IH: Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-04-30 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3109IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 30, 2025Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act or the REFINER Act.
2.Report on petrochemical refineriesNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall direct the National Petroleum Council to— (1)submit to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a report containing— (A)an examination of the role of petrochemical refineries located in the United States and the contributions of such petrochemical refineries to the energy security of the United States, including the reliability of supply in the United States of liquid fuels and feedstocks, and the affordability of liquid fuels for consumers in the United States; (B)analyses and projections with respect to— (i)the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; (ii)opportunities for expanding such capacity; and (iii)the risks to petrochemical refineries located in the United States; (C)an assessment of any Federal or State executive actions, regulations, or policies that have caused or contributed to a decline in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and (D)any recommendations for Federal agencies and Congress to encourage an increase in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and (2)make publicly available the report submitted under paragraph (1).
119 HR 3109 : Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-01 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 3109
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act or the REFINER Act.
2.Report on petrochemical refineriesNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall direct the National Petroleum Council to— (1)submit to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a report containing— (A)an examination of the role of petrochemical refineries located in the United States and the contributions of such petrochemical refineries to the energy security of the United States, including the reliability of supply in the United States of liquid fuels and feedstocks, and the affordability of liquid fuels for consumers in the United States; (B)analyses and projections with respect to— (i)the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; (ii)opportunities for expanding such capacity; and (iii)the risks to petrochemical refineries located in the United States; (C)an assessment of any Federal or State executive actions, regulations, or policies that have caused or contributed to a decline in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and (D)any recommendations for Federal agencies and Congress to encourage an increase in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and (2)make publicly available the report submitted under paragraph (1). Passed the House of Representatives November 20, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 3109 RH: Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 223119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 3109[Report No. 119–267]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 30, 2025Mr. Latta introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceSeptember 11, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. Dunn of FloridaSeptember 11, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act or the REFINER Act.2.Report on petrochemical refineriesNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary of Energy shall direct the National Petroleum Council to—(1)submit to the Secretary of Energy and Congress a report containing—(A)an examination of the role of petrochemical refineries located in the United States and the contributions of such petrochemical refineries to the energy security of the United States, including the reliability of supply in the United States of liquid fuels and feedstocks, and the affordability of liquid fuels for consumers in the United States;(B)analyses and projections with respect to—(i)the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States;(ii)opportunities for expanding such capacity; and(iii)the risks to petrochemical refineries located in the United States;(C)an assessment of any Federal or State executive actions, regulations, or policies that have caused or contributed to a decline in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and(D)any recommendations for Federal agencies and Congress to encourage an increase in the capacity of petrochemical refineries located in the United States; and(2)make publicly available the report submitted under paragraph (1).September 11, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/30/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 04/30/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 06/03/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. |
| 06/05/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/05/2025 | House committee actions | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 06/25/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20. |
| 09/11/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267. |
| 09/11/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267. |
| 09/11/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223. |
| 11/17/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841) |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850) |
| 11/20/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835) |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835) |
| 11/20/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/01/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | REFINER Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | REFINER Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | REFINER Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act |
| Display Title | REFINER Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | REFINER Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Committee | 12/01/2025 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 09/11/2025 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 06/25/2025 Markup By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 04/30/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Energy
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