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Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1997

Introduced: March 19, 1997 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 23, 1997
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.
Oct 23, 1997
Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Oct 23, 1997
Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 9, 1997
Committee on Judiciary. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Jul 28, 1997
Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, Government. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-182.
May 9, 1997
Referred to Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, Government.
Mar 19, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mar 19, 1997
Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, Government. Hearings held prior to introduction and/or referral. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-122.
Mar 19, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2560-2561)
Mar 19, 1997
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide penalties against any person who, while engaged in the business of betting or wagering, knowingly uses a communication facility for the transmission or receipt in interstate or foreign commerce of bets or wagers, information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers, or a communication that entitles the transmitter or receiver to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers. Provides a smaller penalty for those engaging in such activities who are not in the business of betting or wagering. Provides prohibition exceptions.

Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission to enforce against interstate computer service providers regulations prohibiting the interstate or foreign transmission of gambling information. Authorizes injunctive relief against such carriers or providers.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should have extraterritorial jurisdiction over the transmission to or receipt from the United States of gambling information as well as any communication that entitles the transmitter or recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers.

Requires a report from the Attorney General to the Congress concerning the enforcement of such gambling regulations and related recommendations and information.

What's happening now October 23, 1997

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 223.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1