A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House 230–176
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "REFINER Act," directs the Secretary of Energy to task the National Petroleum Council with creating a specific report. The report must examine the role of domestic petrochemical refineries and their contribution to United States energy security. It requires an analysis of refinery capacity, potential expansion opportunities, and existing risks. Additionally, the report must assess how government actions or regulations have impacted refinery capacity. Finally, the council is to provide recommendations to increase refinery capacity and must make the final report available to the public.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +2
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill directs a study on expanding refinery capacity which could lead to future job growth in the energy sector.
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires that the final report on refinery capacity and energy security be made available to the public.
- Scored +1
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The study includes an assessment of how to maintain the affordability of liquid fuels for consumers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
- The House: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Passed 230 yes · 176 no
11/20/2025 · Roll call 303 · recorded as “On Passage”
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Energy Security and Affordability: The report examines how refineries contribute to the reliability of liquid fuel and feedstock supplies, as well as the affordability of these fuels for consumers. (Section 2, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph A)
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Transparency: The act requires that the completed report be made available to the public. (Section 2, Paragraph 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The study includes an assessment of how to maintain the affordability of liquid fuels for consumers. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The report aims to address the affordability of liquid fuels which impacts household expenses. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Increased domestic fuel reliability and affordability can benefit rural areas that are highly dependent on fuel supplies.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill directs a study on expanding refinery capacity which could lead to future job growth in the energy sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The report examines opportunities to expand refinery capacity which may support domestic economic activity.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires that the final report on refinery capacity and energy security be made available to the public.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Is this likely to lower the price at the pump? — The bill directs a study into how refinery capacity and supply reliability can impact the affordability of liquid fuels for consumers.
- 12/1/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 11/20/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
- 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.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
- 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.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
- 11/17/2025
- 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.
- 9/11/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
- 6/25/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/5/2025
- Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
- 6/3/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
- 4/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Neal DunnRepublican · Florida