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Report on Petrochemical Refineries
Recent Bills/Report on Petrochemical Refineries

Report on Petrochemical Refineries

IntroducedApril 30, 2025
Passed House11 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill requires the Secretary of Energy to direct a report on petrochemical refineries in the U.S. to assess their role and capacity.

If you care about energy prices and supply stability, this bill could influence future refinery operations.
Who this affects
Petrochemical refineries · Energy consumers
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The National Petroleum Council must analyze the contributions of U.S. petrochemical refineries to national energy security.
  2. 2The report will include projections on the capacity of these refineries and identify opportunities for expansion.
  3. 3It will assess the impact of federal and state policies on the decline of refinery capacity.
  4. 4Recommendations will be provided for federal agencies and Congress to enhance refinery capacity.
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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.

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IntroducedApr 30, 2025
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HouseNov 20, 2025
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Sitting in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Most bills stop at this point and never get a vote.

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Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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