REFINER Act

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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      "title": "H.R. 3109, REFINER Act",
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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. LATTA:\nH.R. 3109.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nPursuant to clause 7 of Rule XII of the Rules of the House\nof Representatives, the following statement is submitted\nregarding the specific powers granted to Congress in the\nConstitution to enact the accompanying bill or joint\nresolution.\nArticle I, Section 8, Clause 18:\nThe Congress shall have Power to make all Laws which shall\nbe necessary and proper for carrying into Executive the\nforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this\nConstitution in the Government of the United States, or in\nany Department or Officer thereof.\n[Page H1776]\n</pre>"
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