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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).

    Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

    What has happened

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    1. Dec 1, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Senate
    2. Nov 20, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
    3. Nov 20, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
    4. 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
    5. Nov 20, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)House floor actions
    6. Nov 20, 2025POSTPONED 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
    7. Nov 20, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
    8. Nov 20, 2025DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.House floor actions
    9. Nov 20, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.House floor actions
    10. Nov 20, 2025Rule 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
    11. Nov 20, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)House floor actions
    12. Nov 17, 2025Rules 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
    13. Sep 11, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.House floor actions
    14. Sep 11, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.House floor actions
    15. Sep 11, 2025Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.Library of Congress
    16. Jun 25, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.House committee actions
    17. Jun 25, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    18. Jun 5, 2025Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.House committee actions
    19. Jun 5, 2025Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
    20. Jun 3, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.House committee actions
    21. Apr 30, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
    22. Apr 30, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
    23. 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