Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act
To advance the national security interests of the United States by reducing its dependency on oil through renewable and clean, alternative fuel technologies while building a bridge to the future through expanded access to Federal oil and natural gas resources, revising the relationship between the oil and gas industry and the consumers who own those resources and deserve a fair return from the development of publicly owned oil and gas, ending tax subsidies for large oil and gas companies, and facilitating energy efficiencies in the building, housing, and transportation sectors, and for other purposes.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (10 more) 9/15/2008--Introduced.
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Bill Status
| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| September 15, 2008 | September 16, 2008 |
Latest Vote
| September 16, 2008Roll call number 599 in the House | |||
| Question: On Passage: H R 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act | |||
| Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%) | Percentage of 'aye' votes: 54% | Result: Passed | |
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In the News
September 27, 2008 La merecida impopularidad⦠â¦del congreso la frase
Utilizando un truco de procedimiento, Pelosi exigió que el proyecto clasificado como HR 6899, fuera votado por el pleno en menos de 24 horas. ...
September 26, 2008 The Truth Test: Arcuri on energy issues
... they all essentially revolve around one thing â and thatâsa piece of legislation known as HR 6899, otherwise known as the Comprehensive American Energy ...
September 26, 2008 League of Women Voters Hosts District 8 Debate
Moran, however, voted yes on HR 6899, which would permit drilling (with affected statesâ consent) as close as 50 miles to shore if passed by the Senate. ...
Blog Coverage
January 05, 2009 The MountainGoat Report: Boise Joins the Impact
(H.R.6899). "If [Oversight Committee Chairman] Henry Waxman was interested in doing more than just showboat, we'd be there in a heartbeat. It's political grandstanding." â spokesman Wayne Hoffman explaining why Congressman Bill Sali
Source: The MountainGoat Report
January 01, 2009 The MountainGoat Report: The Decanting Of A Year
(H.R.6899). "If [Oversight Committee Chairman] Henry Waxman was interested in doing more than just showboat, we'd be there in a heartbeat. It's political grandstanding." â spokesman Wayne Hoffman explaining why Congressman Bill Sali
Source: The MountainGoat Report
December 27, 2008 The MountainGoat Report: A Holiday Taxi
(H.R.6899). "If [Oversight Committee Chairman] Henry Waxman was interested in doing more than just showboat, we'd be there in a heartbeat. It's political grandstanding." â spokesman Wayne Hoffman explaining why Congressman Bill Sali
Source: The MountainGoat Report












