The Government Affairs Subcommittee works with PESA staff to advance education-based advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues that impact PESA members and customers at the state and federal levels. Additionally the committee establishes relationships with elected officials and their staff to expand the reach and influence of the service, supply and manufacturing sector message. This group also convenes executives for congressional dialogues and other local events designed to engage and educate policy makers.

The Subcommittee makes recommendations to be approved by the Policy Committee.

Activities

• PESA Supports Texas Energy Day
• U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) Meets PESA Members in Midland
• Congressional Meetings – 2017 PESA Washington Fly-In
• 2017 Washington Fly-In Participants
• 2017 PESA Washington, D.C. Fly-In Report
• PESA Fly-In to Highlight Innovation, Strength of Service Sector
• PESA Government Affairs Subcommittee Launches a Robust Agenda for 2017

Policy

• PESA Joins with Trade Group to Seek Improvements in Well Control Rule
• PESA Requests Postponement of Compliance Dates for BLM Rule
• PESA Joins with Trade Group in Responding to BOEM’s GOM Draft Supplemental EIS
• PESA Welcomes CBP’s Withdrawal of a Proposal Restricting Use of Non-Jones Act Vessels
• U.S. Senate fails to Overturn BLM Methane Rule
• PESA Joins Trade Group in Response to CBP Action Restricting Use of Non-Jones Act Vessels
• Industry Encourages U.S. Senate to Overturn BLM Methane Rule
• Commerce Department Seeks Information on Unnecessary and Burdensome Manufacturing Regulations
• EPA Withdraws Information Collections Request on Methane Emissions
• Industry Seeks Further Improvement in Well Control Rule