Energy Workforce & Technology Council President Tim Tarpley led discussions on Capitol Hill last week, meeting with newly elected members of Congress to emphasize the vital role of the energy services sector in driving innovation, strengthening the workforce, and securing America’s energy future.
In partnership with fellow trade associations—including the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), Western Energy Alliance, U.S. Oil & Gas Association, Alaska Oil and Gas Association, National Ocean Industries Association, and Gulf Energy Alliance—Tarpley highlighted key industry priorities such as regulatory certainty, workforce development, and energy security. These discussions are essential to ensuring policies that support a strong, sustainable, and globally competitive U.S. energy industry.
Energy Workforce extends its appreciation to the members of Congress and their staff who participated in these discussions, including Representatives Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Gabe Evans (CO-08), Sheri Biggs (SC-03), Dave Taylor (OH-02), Jeffrey S. Hurd (CO-03), Brian Jack (GA-03), Riley M. Moore (WV-02), Derek Schmidt (KS-02), Craig Goldman (TX-12), Jefferson Shreve (IN-06), John McGuire (VA-05), Jeff Crank (CO-05), Mike Haridopolos (FL-08), Bob Onder (MO-03), Mike Kennedy (UT-03), Brandon Gill (TX-26), Julie Fedorchak (ND-At Large), Nicholas Begich III (AK-At Large), and Tom Barrett (MI-07).
By engaging with policymakers, Energy Workforce continues to champion policies that unlock the full potential of American energy, drive economic growth, and power the nation forward.
For additional information or to become part of the Government Affairs Committee, interested individuals can reach out to Deidre Kohlrus, Energy Workforce VP of Government Affairs.
Deidre Almstead Kohlrus, Senior Director Government Affairs, writes about industry-specific policies for the Energy Workforce & Technology Council. Click here to subscribe to the Energy Workforce newsletter, which highlights sector-specific issues, best practices, activities and more.
