S 692 · 106th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999

Introduced 1999-03-23· Sponsored by Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.(2000-02-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person engaged in a gambling business to 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. Lists exceptions to such prohibition, including certain State and multi-State lotteries and authorized horse racing. Grants the district courts original and exclusive jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this Act. Authorizes the United States or a State attorney general to institute such proceedings. 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. Authorizes alternative injunctive relief against such a provider, under certain limitations and considerations. Preempts applicable State law. Directs the Attorney General to submit to Congress: (1) an analysis of the problems associated w…

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

S. 692, Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999

Jul 15, 1999

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on June 17, 1999

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S. 692, Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999

Jul 15, 1999

Intergovernmental mandates statement for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary on June 17, 1999

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Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats16 Republicans