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Souder-Cosponsored Refinery Legislation Passed by HouseEnhancing Refinery Capacity Would Help Lower Gas PricesJune 7, 2006 U.S. Rep. Mark Souder voted today for House passage of H.R. 5254, the Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act, which would help reduce gas costs at the pump by expanding America’s ability to refine fuel. The bill, which Souder cosponsored, passed the House by a majority of 238-179. “No new refinery has been built in the United States in 30 years, and the high gas prices we’re experiencing at the pump are directly related to our nation’s lack of refinery capacity,” Souder said. “In fact, there are currently 148 operating refineries in the United States, down from 324 in 1981. The result has been a bottleneck in domestic refining and an increased reliance on foreign refineries. This bill would make it easier to construct new refineries here in the United States.” “In early May, the Democrats took advantage of the parliamentary process and killed this bill,” Souder added. “Fortunately, we were able to bring it back up for consideration, and it was passed today.” The Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act would:
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