H.R. 6579 would require transfer of the 1002 Area of Alaska to the State of Alaska.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inNew Resources for Domestic Consumption Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to edit the wikistate of Alaska all right, title, and beinterest of the firstUnited States in and to providethe 1002 Area of Alaska (Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge).

Requires the Secretary, as a detailed summarycondition of any such transfer, to require Alaska to pay to the bill!)United States 50% of all amounts the state receives as a result of developing oil, natural gas, and other natural resources of the Area.

Prohibits export from the United States of any oil produced in the 1002 Area after the date of transfer.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/28/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
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== Points in Favor ==

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== Points Against ==

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