Last month Rep. Ken Calvert led the charge for permitting energy exploration on the outer continental shelf by introducing the MORE Act, or the Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration Act (HR 6529) to the House.

"My legislation allows for federally-permitted development of resources beyond 25 miles off the coastline and provides a strong incentive for states to allow federal-lease exploration with 25 miles," says Calvert.

According to the congressman's website, the MORE Act will increase offshore domestic energy production, royalty revenues for producing states, energy security for our country, and relief at the gas pump.

The bill also allows the states to choose the locations for energy exploration within 25 miles of their coastline.

Ken Calvert has done an admirable job of leading the 44th District over the past 7 terms. His recent MORE proposal will allow for America to increase the supply of oil that we have available to us in the short term, thus enabling gas prices to fall to more reasonable levels.

Calvert has authored many bills during his time in the House (including identity theft protection, employment verification, and securing our borders) that have improved the lives and safety of Americans, and the responsible thing to do is vote him in for another term.