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119th Congress · H.R. 3109 · Passed Origin

Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act

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.

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SubjectsElectric power generation and transmissionEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment information and archivesIndustrial facilitiesOil and gas
Sponsor
Robert E. Latta, R-OH-5
10 terms · @BobLatta
2470 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3505 · 202-225-6405
Cosponsors (1)
  • Neal P. Dunn, R-FL-2
    Co-sponsored Jun 23, 2025 · 5 terms · @DrNealDunnFL2
Committees (2)
  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
    Senate Standing · Activity Dec 1, 2025
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
    House Standing · Activity Sep 11, 2025
Actions (23)
  1. Dec 1, 2025 · via Senate
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  2. Nov 20, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Nov 20, 2025 · via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
  4. Nov 20, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
  5. Nov 20, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
  6. Nov 20, 2025 · via 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.
  7. Nov 20, 2025 · via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Nov 20, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
  9. Nov 20, 2025 · via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
  10. Nov 20, 2025 · via 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. Nov 20, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
  12. Nov 17, 2025 · via 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.
  13. Sep 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
  14. Sep 11, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
  15. Sep 11, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
  16. Jun 25, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
  17. Jun 25, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  18. Jun 5, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  19. Jun 5, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  20. Jun 3, 2025 · via House committee actions
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
  21. Apr 30, 2025 · via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  22. Apr 30, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  23. Apr 30, 2025 · via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
Known as

Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act

IntroducedApr 30, 2025
Policy areaEnergy
RelatedH.Res. 879

Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. LATTA:H.R. 3109.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Pursuant to clause 7 of Rule XII of the Rules of the Houseof Representatives, the following statement is submittedregarding the specific powers granted to Congress in theConstitution to enact the accompanying bill or jointresolution.Article I, Section 8, Clause 18:The Congress shall have Power to make all Laws which shallbe necessary and proper for carrying into Executive theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H1776]
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