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.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
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| 2025-11-20 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Vote | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835) | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850) | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-20 | Floor | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841) | House floor actions |
| 2025-11-17 | Floor | 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. | House floor actions |
| 2025-09-11 | Calendars | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223. | House floor actions |
| 2025-09-11 | Committee | Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267. | House floor actions |
| 2025-06-25 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20. | House committee actions |
| 2025-06-25 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | House committee actions |
| 2025-06-05 | Committee | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. | House committee actions |
| 2025-06-05 | Committee | Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | House committee actions |
| 2025-06-03 | Committee | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy. | House committee actions |
| 2025-04-30 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. | House floor actions |
| 2025-04-30 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |