WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to re-introduce legislation to repeal the Biden administration's Natural Gas Tax in the Inflation Reduction Act. Sen. Tuberville has fought this burdensome regulation from the Biden administration since the beginning and joined Sen. Cruz in May 2024 when this legislation was first introduced. This bill eliminates a methane emissions charge that would impose fees or taxes on energy companies, raising costs for American taxpayers.

"The Biden administration has once again prioritized woke climate activists over the American people," said Sen. Tuberville. "Since day one in office, Joe Biden has waged war on American energy - driving up costs and sending American jobs overseas. The last thing Americans need right now are higher taxes and more government red tape. I am proud to join this legislation, which puts American families first and works toward American energy independence."

"Democratic policies have forced Americans to endure historic inflation and economic pain, and have jeopardized American energy independence and national security," said Sen. Cruz. "It's time to unleash American energy. The 2024 election was a mandate for new policies. My legislation eliminates what would be a crippling tax. I urge my colleagues to expeditiously take up and pass my legislation."

U.S. Senators Tuberville and Cruz were joined by U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) in introducing the legislation.

The legislation is supported by the US Oil & Gas Association (USOGA), American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC), Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA), American Petroleum Institute (API), National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA), Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, Texas Independent & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), and Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF).

Read the Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act here.

Senator Tommy Tuberville represents Alabama in the United States Senate and is a member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, HELP, and Aging Committees.

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