Lubbock Times

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington, alongside Representative August Pfluger and Senator John Hoeven, has introduced a bicameral resolution to repeal the Biden administration's Natural Gas Tax. This tax was part of the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022.

The proposed Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution aims to block this tax, which critics argue will increase costs for consumers and disproportionately affect lower-income Americans. They also claim it could hinder small and independent energy producers by limiting production, innovation, and investment.

Chairman Arrington expressed his concerns about the regulation: "The Waste Emissions Charge is just another unnecessary and wasteful regulation levied by the EPA to go after oil and gas - the lifeblood of our economy," he stated. He emphasized his commitment to supporting independent oil and gas companies by opposing this regulation.

Representative Pfluger echoed these sentiments, criticizing President Biden's stance on fossil fuels: "President Biden’s promise to end fossil fuels hurt the hardworking energy producers of my district who have worked diligently to increase production while fueling our allies abroad." He warned that implementing the natural gas tax would stifle technological innovation and reduce affordable energy supplies.

Senator Hoeven highlighted the importance of affordable energy access for American households and businesses: "American households and businesses depend every day on access to affordable and reliable energy," he said. He advocated for rescinding policies like the Natural Gas Tax to boost domestic energy production.