119-HR-3109 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary: 119-HR-3109 — REFINER Act

Headline Summary: Orders a fast, public study by the National Petroleum Council on the state of U.S. petrochemical refineries to inform policy on fuel supply, prices, and capacity. [1]Congress.gov — Text - H.R.3109 (119th): REFINER Act — bill text

What It Does: The bill tells the Secretary of Energy to have the National Petroleum Council (NPC) publish, within 90 days of enactment, a report that: explains refineries’ role in U.S. energy security; looks at reliability and affordability of liquid fuels; analyzes current capacity, options to expand, and risks; reviews federal or state executive actions, regulations, or policies that may have reduced capacity; and offers recommendations to agencies and Congress. The report must be made public. [1]Congress.gov — Text - H.R.3109 (119th): REFINER Act — bill text[2]Congress.gov — H. Rept. 119-267 — House committee report on H.R. 3109 (REFINER…

Why It Matters: Refinery capacity and reliability help determine the supply and price of gasoline, diesel, and key chemical feedstocks. A focused report could shape future rules or legislation; supporters say it will identify ways to expand capacity and improve energy security, while critics warn it relies on an industry-led advisory body. [1]Congress.gov — Text - H.R.3109 (119th): REFINER Act — bill text[2]Congress.gov — H. Rept. 119-267 — House committee report on H.R. 3109 (REFINER…

• Sponsor: Rep. Bob Latta (R‑OH). The bill was advanced by the House Energy & Commerce Committee on a 28–20 vote and reported on September 11, 2025. [3]Congress.gov — All Info for H.R. 3109 (119th): actions, cosponsors, status
• Cosponsor: Rep. Neal Dunn (R‑FL). [3]Congress.gov — All Info for H.R. 3109 (119th): actions, cosponsors, status
• Committee majority’s rationale (from the report): recent dips in U.S. refining capacity and the importance of refineries to energy security justify a targeted assessment and recommendations. [2]Congress.gov — H. Rept. 119-267 — House committee report on H.R. 3109 (REFINER…

Who’s For It:

• Committee minority (Democrats) filed dissenting views arguing the NPC is an oil-and-gas industry advisory body, so assigning it the study biases the outcome; they also object that the scope omits the 2015 crude‑oil export policy change. [2]Congress.gov — H. Rept. 119-267 — House committee report on H.R. 3109 (REFINER…

Who’s Against It:

What’s Next: On November 17, 2025, the House Rules Committee reported H. Res. 879, setting a closed rule with one hour of general debate for H.R. 3109; the bill has been placed on the Union Calendar (No. 223) but has not yet received a House vote as of November 18, 2025. [3]Congress.gov — All Info for H.R. 3109 (119th): actions, cosponsors, status