US HR1085

Bill

REFINER Act Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act

Introduced
02/17/2023

In Committee
03/09/2023

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act, requires the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to submit a report on petrochemical refineries in the United States. The report will examine the role of these refineries in the country's energy security, including the reliability and affordability of liquid fuel supply. It will also analyze the capacity of these refineries, opportunities for expansion, and risks to their operations. Additionally, the report will assess any federal or state actions that have contributed to a decline in refinery capacity and provide recommendations to Congress and federal agencies on how to encourage an increase in refinery capacity in the United States.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

Sponsors (8)

Bob Latta (R)*, Troy Balderson (R), John Curtis (R), Jeff Duncan (R), Debbie Lesko (R), Greg Pence (R), Tim Walberg (R), Randy Weber (R),

Last Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 12. (on 03/23/2023)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1085/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1085/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1085/BILLS-118hr1085rh.pdf
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1085/BILLS-118hr1085ih.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1	Lower Energy Costs Act TAPP American Resources Act Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act	The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.	Related
HR2811	Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023	Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-76.	Related
S947	Lower Energy Costs Act Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Related

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