H.R. 4777 109th Congress House

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act

Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand and modernize the prohibition against interstate gambling, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 16, 2006 See on congress.gov

Crime and Law Enforcement ChecksCivil actions and liabilityCreditElectronic commerce

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Electronic funds transfersFinance and Financial SectorFines (Penalties)GamblingGovernment Operations and PoliticsInjunctionsInteractive mediaInternetLawLicensesLotteriesMinoritiesNative AmericansScience, Technology, CommunicationsSports and RecreationState government-Indian relationsState lawsWeb sites

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Sep 22, 2006

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405.

Sep 22, 2006

Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

Sep 15, 2006

House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 22, 2006.

Jul 10, 2006

Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for a period ending not later than Sept. 15, 2006 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.

Jul 10, 2006

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 109-552, Part I.

May 25, 2006

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 11.

May 25, 2006

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

May 3, 2006

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

May 3, 2006

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 5, 2006

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Mar 31, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Feb 17, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E191-192)

Feb 16, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Feb 16, 2006

Introduced in House

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Latest action September 22, 2006

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act - (Sec. 2) 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 or 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; (5) contracts for life, health, or accident insurance; and (6) reward programs or contests conducted by businesses.

(Sec. 3) 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 that entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers 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 that receives a 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. 4) Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Justice in FY2007-FY2010 for investigations and prosecutions of unlawful Internet gambling.

(Sec. 5) 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. 6) Expresses the sense of Congress that this Act does not address the legality of certain horse racing activities under federal law.

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