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Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act

Introduced: November 18, 2005 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 29 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 13, 2006
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.
Jul 12, 2006
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Jul 11, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2006
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 317 - 93 (Roll no. 363). (text: CR H4980-4983)
Jul 11, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 317 - 93 (Roll no. 363).(text: CR H4980-4983)
Jul 11, 2006
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 167 - 243 (Roll no. 362).
Jul 11, 2006
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5007)
Jul 11, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Conyers motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back with an amendment which inserts a new section outlining a rule to protect against under-age gambling.
Jul 11, 2006
Mr. Conyers moved to recommit with instructions to Judiciary. (consideration: CR H5006-5008; text: CR H5006)
Jul 11, 2006
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question of adoption of the amendment offered by Ms. Berkely of Nevada, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Jul 11, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5005-5008)
Jul 11, 2006
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Berkley amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Berkley demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Jul 11, 2006
DEBATE - Pursuant to H. Res. 907, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Berkley amendment.
Jul 11, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4411.
Jul 11, 2006
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4411 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Jul 11, 2006
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 907. (consideration: CR H4978-5001; text of measure as introduced: CR H4978-4980)
Jul 11, 2006
Rule H. Res. 907 passed House.
Jul 10, 2006
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 907 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4411 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
May 26, 2006
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 267.
May 26, 2006
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 109-412, Part II.
May 25, 2006
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 25, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 6, 2006
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on the Judiciary for a period ending not later than May 26, 2006 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(l), rule X.
Apr 6, 2006
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 109-412, Part I.
Mar 15, 2006
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 15, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 5, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Nov 18, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Nov 18, 2005
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 11, 2006 House · vote #363 On Passage Passed 31793 See who voted →
Jul 11, 2006 House · vote #362 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 167243 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement Act - Title I: Modernization of the Wire Act of 1961 - (Sec. 101) Amends the federal criminal code to expand the definition of "wire communication facility" (renamed "communication facility") to include fixed or mobile (i.e., wireless) communication facilities.

Defines "bets and wagers" to include bets for contests, sporting events, games predominantly subject to chance, and lotteries. Excludes from such definition: (1) activities governed by securities laws: (2) transactions under the Commodity Exchange Act; (3) over-the-counter derivative instruments; (4) contracts of indemnity or guarantee; (4) contracts for life, health, or accident insurance; and (5) reward programs or contests conducted by businesses.

(Sec. 102) Modifies existing prohibitions against interstate gambling to prohibit the use of a communication facility to transmit: (1) bets or wagers; (2) information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers; or (3) a communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wages or for information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers.

Prohibits any individual from accepting, in connection with the placing of bets or wagers to or from the United States: (1) credit, or the proceeds of credit; (2) electronic funds transfers; (3) checks, drafts, or similar instruments; or (4) the proceeds of any other form of financial transaction as prescribed by Treasury regulations.

Imposes a fine and/or prison term of up to five years for violations.

Requires any common carrier which receives notice of a violation of this Act by one of its communication facilities to discontinue or refuse service to such facility. Grants such common carrier immunity from liability for discontinuing or refusing such service.

(Sec. 103) Grants U.S. district courts original and exclusive jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of the Internet gambling ban. Authorizes the Attorney General or any state attorney general to institute proceeding to enforce an Internet gambling ban.

(Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Justice in FY2007-FY2010 for investigations and prosecutions of unlawful Internet gambling.

(Sec. 105) Declares that nothing in this Act may be construed to prohibit any activity allowed under the Interstate Horseracing Act or to preempt any state law prohibiting gambling.

(Sec. 106) Expresses the sense of Congress that this Act does not address the legality of certain horse racing activities under federal law.

Title II: Policies and Procedures Required to Prevent Payments for Unlawful Gambling - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit persons engaged in a gambling business from knowingly accepting credit, electronic fund transfers, checks, drafts, or similar financial instruments or the proceeds of any other financial transaction in connection with unlawful Internet gambling (this prohibition is defined by this Act as a "restricted transaction").

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to prescribe regulations to identify and block restricted transactions. Grants immunity from civil liability for blocking a restricted transaction or one which is reasonably believed to be a restricted transaction.

Title III: Internet Gambling in or through Foreign Jurisdictions - Calls upon the U.S. government, in deliberations with foreign governments, to: (1) encourage cooperation by foreign governments in identifying whether Internet gambling operations are being used for money laundering, corruption, or other crimes; (2) advance policies that promote international cooperation in enforcing this Act; and (3) encourage the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering to study the extent to which Internet gambling operations are being used for money laundering purposes.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to report to Congress annually on deliberations between the United States and other countries on Internet gambling.

What's happening now July 13, 2006

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 519.

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