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H.R. 3109 · 119th Congress

REFINER Act

Passed HouseEnergy
IntroducedApr 30, 2025
Passed HouseNov 20, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Dec 1, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The House passed it 230–176. In the House, Iowa's representatives split: Randy Feenstra did not vote, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 1 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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H.R. 3109 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 1 new provision of its own. Read from the bill text as sent to the Senate (Dec 1, 2025).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Report on petrochemical refineries
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

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    What it does

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    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.

    Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 30, 2025).

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    What has happened

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    1. Nov 20, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
    2. Sep 11, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.Library of Congress
    3. Apr 30, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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    Recorded votes

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    1. Nov 20, 2025 · HousePassed 230–176
      Iowa: Randy Feenstra did not vote, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
      On Passage · needed a majority
      R 205 yes, 0 noD 25 yes, 176 noEach member · Record

    Cosponsors

    • Neal P. Dunn R-FL-2