HR 4777 · 109th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement
Internet Gambling Prohibition Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 405.(2006-09-22)
Plain Language Summary
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Internet Gambling Prohibition Act - Amends the federal criminal code to revise the prohibitions against interstate gambling. Modifies the definition of "wire communication facility" to include all communications, including transmissions by satellite or microwave using fixed or mobile connections (e.g., the Internet or other wireless communications). Expands the definition of "bets and wagers" to include all forms of gambling activity. Modifies existing prohibitions against interstate gambling to prohibit anyone engaged in a gambling business from using a communication facility to transmit: (1) bets or wagers; (2) a communication which entitles the recipient to receive money or credit as a result of bets or wagers; or (3) information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers. Imposes a five-year prison term for violations. Prohibits anyone engaged in a gambling business from accepting in connection with the transmission of bets or wagers or information assisting in the placing of bets or wagers: (1) credit, or the proceeds of credit; (2) electronic funds transfers; (3) checks, drafts, or similar instruments; or (4) the proceeds of any other form of financial tra…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 4777, Internet Gambling Prohibition Act
Jun 26, 2006<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on May 25, 2006</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 4777, Internet Gambling Prohibition Act
Jun 26, 2006Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on the Judiciary on May 25, 2006
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (20)
2 Democrats18 Republicans