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- H.R.2380
H.R.2380: Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 3, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 24, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (8 Democrats, 42 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| Sept. 3, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.) |