H.R.4427: Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1998

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced Aug. 6, 1998
  • Latest Major Action Sept. 14, 1998

Bill Summary

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1998 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prescribe penalties to be imposed 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...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug. 6, 1998

Introduced in the House by Bill McCollum (R-Fla.)

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