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Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 2000

Introduced: October 21, 1999 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 17, 2000
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 17, 2000
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 245 - 159 (Roll no. 404). (text: CR H6057-6061)
Jul 17, 2000
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 17, 2000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6088-6089)
Jul 17, 2000
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Conyers objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Jul 17, 2000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3125.
Jul 17, 2000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6057-6068)
Jun 23, 2000
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 389.
Jun 23, 2000
Committee on Commerce discharged.
Jun 7, 2000
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Commerce for a period ending not later than June 23, 2000 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(f), rule X.
Jun 7, 2000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 106-655, Part I.
Apr 6, 2000
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 8.
Apr 6, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 5, 2000
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 10, 2000
Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Crime (March 9, 2000).
Nov 3, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 3, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 5 - 3.
Oct 27, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Oct 21, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 21, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2153)
Oct 21, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 17, 2000 House · vote #404 Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 245159 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person engaged in a gambling business to knowingly use the Internet or any other interactive computer service (service) to: (1) place, receive, or otherwise make a bet or wager; or (2) send, receive, or invite information assisting in the placing of a bet or wager. Prescribes penalties.

Grants the district courts original and exclusive jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this Act. Provides enforcement authority for violations taking place on Indian lands.

Exempts from liability under this Act any service provider who, after being properly notified by a Federal or State law enforcement agency that a particular online site of such provider is being used to violate this Act, removes or disables access to such site. Requires a provider, in order to receive such immunity, to: (1) maintain an electronic or written policy that requires the provider to terminate the account of a violating subscriber following receipt of a notice of violation; and (2) not knowingly permit its service to be used for such prohibited purposes.

Authorizes alternative injunctive relief against such a provider, under certain limitations and considerations.

Exempts providers from liability for content, furnished by another person, that advertises or promotes non-Internet gambling activities, unless the provider is engaged in the business of such gambling. Requires such providers, in order to receive such immunity, to maintain the termination policy and to not knowingly permit the use of their services for such activities as required under the exemption above. Requires the provider to take appropriate action after notice from a Federal or State law enforcement agency that the provider's service is being used for such prohibited purposes. Authorizes alternative injunctive relief against such a provider under certain limitations and considerations.

Exempts from liability a provider who takes any action required under this Act. States that nothing in this Act shall otherwise require a provider: (1) to monitor material or use of its service; or (2) except as required by notice, to gain access to, remove, or disable access to material. Lists exceptions to the prohibitions under this Act, including certain State and multi-State lotteries and authorized horse or dog racing. Directs the Attorney General to submit to Congress: (1) an analysis of the problems associated with enforcing this Act; (2) recommendations for the best use of Department of Justice resources for enforcement; and (3) an estimate of the amount of activity and money being used to gamble on the Internet.

What's happening now July 17, 2000

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 245 - 159 (Roll no. 404). (text: CR H6057-6061)

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