Summary
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.
Legislative Journey
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SenateMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 176 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4835)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4849-4850)
HousePOSTPONED 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.
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
HouseDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.R. 3109.
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3109.
HouseRule 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.
HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 879. (consideration: CR H4835-4841)
HouseRules 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.
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 223.
HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
HouseReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-267.
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 20.
HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HouseIntroduced in House
Introduced in House