HR 2046 110th Congress House

Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007

Official title: To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the licensing of Internet gambling facilities by the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 7, 2007 See on congress.gov

Finance and Financial Sector Administrative feesAdministrative procedureComputer crimesCongressional reporting requirements

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Crime and Law EnforcementDepartment of the TreasuryEconomics and Public FinanceFederal-Indian relationsFederal-state relationsFines (Penalties)GamblingGovernment Operations and PoliticsInternetLawLicensesMinoritiesNative AmericansScience, Technology, CommunicationsSports and Recreation

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Apr 30, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Apr 26, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 26, 2007

Introduced in House

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Latest action April 30, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 - Amends federal law governing monetary transactions to establish an Internet Gambling Licensing Program administered and enforced by the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (Director).

Prescribes requirements for the licensing of Internet betting or wagering.

Provides that activities involving investment banking, payment and transaction processing, and financial transactions are shielded from liability if they are conducted in compliance with this Act and specified law.

Authorizes states, Indian tribes and sporting leagues to prohibit internet gambling licenses.

Subjects violators of this Act to criminal penalties.

Instructs the Director to report annually to Congress on the licensing and regulation of Internet gambling operators.

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Financial Services Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 9

Nadler, Jerrold

New York · Apr 3, 2008

Larson, John B.

Connecticut · Dec 4, 2007

Smith, Adam

Washington · Dec 4, 2007

Cohen, Steve

Tennessee · Oct 17, 2007

Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"

Virginia · Sep 7, 2007

Schiff, Adam B.

California · Aug 3, 2007

Thompson, Bennie G.

Mississippi · Jul 10, 2007

McGovern, James P.

Massachusetts · Jun 7, 2007

Sánchez, Linda T.

California · May 17, 2007

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