REFINER Act
In committeeResearching 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.
Dec 1, 2025Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Passed
The REFINER Act mandates the Secretary of Energy to instruct the National Petroleum Council to produce a report on the state of petrochemical refineries in the U.S., focusing on their role in energy security, capacity, and regulatory impacts. The bill is primarily a directive for information gathering and does not involve direct funding or enforcement mechanisms.