HR 3125 · 106th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 2000
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EnactedLatest: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 245 - 159 (Roll no. 404). (text: CR H6057-6061)(2000-07-17)
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Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person engaged in a gambling business to knowingly use the Internet or any other interactive computer service (service) to: (1) place, receive, or otherwise make a bet or wager; or (2) send, receive, or invite information assisting in the placing of a bet or wager. Prescribes penalties. Grants the district courts original and exclusive jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this Act. Provides enforcement authority for violations taking place on Indian lands. Exempts from liability under this Act any service provider who, after being properly notified by a Federal or State law enforcement agency that a particular online site of such provider is being used to violate this Act, removes or disables access to such site. Requires a provider, in order to receive such immunity, to: (1) maintain an electronic or written policy that requires the provider to terminate the account of a violating subscriber following receipt of a notice of violation; and (2) not knowingly permit its service to be used for such prohibited purposes. Authorizes alternative injunctive relief against …
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 3125, Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 2000
May 1, 2000Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary April 6, 2000
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (20)
9 Democrats11 Republicans