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This bill, known as the REFINER Act (Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining Act), requires the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to produce a comprehensive report about petrochemical refineries in the United States within 90 days of the bill's enactment. The report must examine the role of these refineries in U.S. energy security, analyzing their contributions to liquid fuel supply and affordability for consumers. It must also include detailed assessments of the current and potential future capacity of petrochemical refineries, potential opportunities for expanding that capacity, and potential risks to these facilities. Additionally, the report must evaluate federal and state actions, regulations, or policies that may have negatively impacted refinery capacity and provide recommendations for federal agencies and Congress on how to encourage increased refinery capacity. The National Petroleum Council is further required to make this report publicly available, ensuring transparency and providing stakeholders with insights into the current state and potential future of U.S. petrochemical refining infrastructure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3109/all-info