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The House voted 230–176 to pass H.R. 3109, a bill requiring a federal study on the capacity of U.S. oil refineries and the impact of government regulations on energy security.
This bill, known as the REFINER Act, directs the Secretary of Energy to commission a report from the National Petroleum Council on the state of American oil refineries. The study must examine how these facilities contribute to energy security, fuel affordability, and the supply of raw materials. Importantly, the report is required to investigate whether specific federal or state regulations have led to a decrease in refinery production capacity. This was a 'vote on passage,' which is the final step for a bill to be approved by the House of Representatives. In the House, most bills require a simple majority of those voting to pass. Because this bill received more 'yes' votes than 'no' votes, it successfully passed this chamber. The vote largely followed party lines, with Republicans supporting the measure and most Democrats opposing it, though 25 Democrats joined the Republican majority. Following this successful vote, the bill moves to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate passes it in the same form, it will go to the President to be signed into law.
The bill has been sent to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further review.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. The bill addresses concerns about rising energy costs and energy independence by scrutinizing how government policy impacts domestic fuel production.
Who’s affected. Energy Consumers: If the study leads to policy changes that increase refinery capacity, it could impact long-term fuel prices. · Refinery Operators: The industry would be the focus of a major federal assessment regarding their economic and regulatory challenges.
Democrats. A large majority of Democrats opposed the bill, though roughly 12% of the caucus joined Republicans in support.
Republicans. Republicans were unified in favor of the bill, with no members of the party voting against it.
On Passage
Nov 20, 2025
The House voted 230–176 to pass H.R.
3109, a bill requiring a federal study on the capacity of U.S. oil refineries and the impact of government regulations on energy security.
This was a final vote in the House of Representatives to approve a piece of legislation. A 'yes' vote supports the bill's passage, while a 'no' vote is a vote to reject the bill.
The bill has been sent to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further review.
The bill addresses concerns about rising energy costs and energy independence by scrutinizing how government policy impacts domestic fuel production.
The bill passed with nearly unanimous Republican support and a small group of 25 Democrats crossing party lines to vote in favor.
A large majority of Democrats opposed the bill, though roughly 12% of the caucus joined Republicans in support.
Republicans were unified in favor of the bill, with no members of the party voting against it.
One independent member voted in favor of the bill.