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H.R.4777: Internet Gambling Prohibition Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2006
- Latest Major Action Sept. 22, 2006
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
146 (15 Democrats, 132 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 11.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on 109-552, Part I.
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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.
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House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 22, 2006.
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Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405.
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| Feb. 16, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.) |