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The Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act (H.R.6899) is a bill in the 110th Congress that removes a 25-year congressional ban on offshore oil drilling. Oil companies would be allowed to explore 100-miles out from shore, and states, at their discretion, could allow drilling from 50 miles out. In addition, the bill includes incentives for renewable energy production and development.[1]
| H.R.6899 (110th Congress) - Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act | Status: House Passed |
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Nick J. Rahall II [D, WV-3]Committees: House Natural Resources, House Energy and Commerce, House Ways and Means, House Oversight and Government Reform, House Judiciary, House Financial Services, House Transportation and Infrastructure, House Budget, House Rules, House Science and Technology, House Foreign Affairs
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House consideration
On September 16, 2008, the House considered a motion to recommit the bill with instructions, and the motion failed 191-226.
House Record Vote (598)
September 16, 2008
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 44% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
191
Ayes
226
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 13 | 178 | 0 |
| Nays | 215 | 10 | 0 |
| Abst. | 6 | 11 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act of 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 598
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 598, 110th Congress, Session 2
| Scored vote | |
|---|---|
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Scorecard: League of Conservation Voters 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Nay |
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Description: "As energy costs spiraled upward and American consumers suffered at the pump, anti-environment forces in Congress monopolized legislative proceedings to push a pro-drilling agenda. In September, House Democrats introduced a proposal that combined conservation measures, renewable energy investment, and increased drilling into a single comprehensive energy package. The Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act of 2008 included a renewable electricity standard mandating that 15% of American electricity come from clean energy sources by 2020. H.R. 6899 would extend tax credits to the renewable energy industry, institute energy efficiency standards for buildings, and repeal billions of dollars in tax subsidies to oil companies. During consideration of H.R. 6899, Representative John Peterson (R-PA) offered a motion to strike the renewable electricity standard and open up additional federal lands and waters to drilling. The motion would also have provided federal subsidies for the development of polluting fossil fuels such as oil shale. On September 16, the House defeated the motion by a 191-226 vote (House roll call vote 598). NO is the pro-environment vote." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.lcv.org/2008-pdf.pdf) | |
That motion having failed, the House passed the bill by a vote of 236-189.
House Record Vote (599)
September 16, 2008
On Passage: H R 6899 Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act
On Passage
On Passage
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 54% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
236
Ayes
189
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 220 | 15 | 0 |
| Nays | 13 | 176 | 0 |
| Abst. | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act of 2008
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 599
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 599, 110th Congress, Session 2
| Scored vote | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Permit states to allow offshore oil and gas development, with limits. September 16. (236-189" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
Articles and resources
See also
- New Energy Reform Act of 2008
- Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008
- CLEAN Energy Act of 2007
- U.S. federal oil and gas royalties
- Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
References
- ↑ Avery Palmer, "Drilling Bill Passes in House," CQ Politics, September 16, 2008
