Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection Act of 2008

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.

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