Capito: Working Families Tax Cuts Will Unleash American Energy Dominance

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Working Families Tax Cuts Act, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, supports an all-of the-above energy approach, invests in American-made energy, and lowers costs for consumers.

"As Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, I was proud to champion the Working Families Tax Cuts bill, which stopped billions of dollars in Biden-era Green New Deal spending and ended the vilification of fossil fuels like West Virginia coal and natural gas. Through historic investments in American-made energy, Republicans are helping to unleash America's energy dominance, ensuring we are prepared to meet the energy demands of the future," Senator Capito said.

West Virginia Wins:

• Extends the Hydrogen Tax Credit (45V) until January 1, 2028, which will save Hydrogen Hubs across the country, including West Virginia's ARCH2 project and the thousands of jobs that it will bring to West Virginia.

• Boosts investment in nuclear energy and critical technologies.

• Ends the penalization of fossil fuels, like West Virginia coal.

• Stops Democrats' natural gas tax, which increased costs for consumers and hampered energy producers in West Virginia and across the country.

• Stops billions of dollars in Green New Deal spending approved by Democrats during the Biden administration.

The Results:

• As of January 8th, AAA's national average price-and West Virginia's average price-for a gallon of regular gasoline is $2.81, which is more than 20 cents lower to what it was a year ago. The highest national average was $5.02 under the Biden administration.

• The United States is now producing 13.87 million barrels of crude oil per day as of October 2025, which is a national record.

• President Trump offered 80 million acres to oil and gas companies as part of the first oil and gas lease sale during his second term, and the first since 2023, which will advance offshore energy projects.

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