HR 133 · 100th Congress · Social Welfare
National Social Security Lottery Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM, US Postal Service, HHS.(1987-02-11)
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National Social Security Lottery Act - Title I: The National Lottery - Creates the National Lottery Commission to establish and operate an annual national lottery. Requires the Commission to report annually to the President and the Congress on its activities. Requires that lottery tickets be sold at U.S. post offices and any other places specified by the Commission. Prohibits the sale of tickets and awarding of prizes to persons under the age of 18. Sets forth criminal penalties for: (1) the sale of forged or stolen national lottery tickets; (2) fraud with respect to the national lottery; (3) unauthorized sales of national lottery tickets; (4) sales of such tickets at unauthorized prices; and (5) sales of such tickets to persons under the age of 18. Declares the sale of lottery tickets under this Act to be a Federal function for the purpose of raising revenue. Permits the sale of national lottery tickets anywhere under U.S. jurisdiction. Requires the Commission to consult and cooperate with appropriate State and local authorities in order to facilitate the operation of the national lottery and to minimize its impact in any area where it is permitted. Title II: Use of Lottery Revenu…
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