Congress Fails To Pass a Clean Energy Bill and Dismisses The Rights of Western Landowners

Estimated Budget Effects Of The Conference Agreement

Energy Policy Act of 2005

Read WORC's comparison of energy bills. (July 28, 2005)

Senate Passes Energy Bill Without Protections for Landowners - WORC's statement

Bill clears by an 85-12 vote.

U.S. PIRG analysis reports Senate energy tax package more balanced

WORC's Senate energy bill update.(May 27, 2005)

Environmentally Harmful Energy Subsidies links

Energy Bill History

Landowners Support Udall's Bill to protect western water and surface owners

Background

February 2005

WORC testifies before the Senate Committee Conference on coal policy - Read WORC's written comments

Read WORC's comments on natural gas policy

WORC report focuses on safeguarding our air, water, land, and quality of life by strengthening oil and gas inspection and enforcement programs.

WORC tells Senate Energy Committee to 'Do It Right'. Read Eric Barlow's statement before Energy Committee

August, 2004
New Legislation Would Protect Water, Landowners Facing Oil and Gas Development

• Read bill
• Read news release
• Read WORC factsheet

Rancher Encourages Responsible Energy Development Policies
Testimony describes loss of health, water, land, and money in 5-year struggle with coalbed methane developers

• Read news release
• Download testimony by Marjorie West

2003
WORC Testifies Against Coal Leasing Loopholes. Read testimony.