FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 1, 2025
Senate Delivers Pro-Energy Tax Reforms
HOUSTON – Today, the Energy Workforce & Technology Council issued the following statement following passage of the budget reconciliation bill in the U.S. Senate. The “Big Beautiful Bill” includes critical energy provisions, representing a strong step toward restoring stability to America’s energy sector and ensuring that U.S. oil and gas remains the backbone of global energy security.
By reinstating and reforming the vital offshore and onshore lease sales and delaying the implementation of the methane fee, the bill protects the industry’s ability to invest in projects, support job growth, and ensure American energy dominance. It also strengthens the foundation for increased demand in energy services and technology, driving field activity, rig mobilization, and workforce deployment across the supply chain.
“Reliable energy starts with reliable policy,” said Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley. “This bill gives our member companies the stability they need to invest, innovate, and keep America’s energy workforce on the job. The energy services sector is mobilized, equipped, and ready to power the next wave of American energy. Uncertainty over federal energy policy, including the leasing program clouded long term planning and investment during the prior administration and I am glad to see that over.”
Energy Workforce commends Senate leadership for their commitment to restoring American energy dominance. We urge the House to act quickly act to send this bill to the President’s desk. We look forward to continuing to work with both the House and Senate on other issues that could not make it into this bill such as permitting reform which continues to be vital to American energy dominance.
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About Energy Workforce & Technology Council:
Energy Workforce & Technology Council is the national trade association for the global energy technology and services sector, representing more than 650,000 U.S. jobs in the technology-driven energy value chain. Energy Workforce works to advance member policy priorities and empower the energy workforce of the future.
Karina Erickson, Communications Director, writes about governmental 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.
