HR 3658 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Gambling Addiction Prevention Act

Introduced 2019-07-09· Sponsored by Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.(2019-07-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Gambling Addiction Prevention Act This bill directs the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement policies and programs on prevention, education, and treatment of gambling disorder. It requires integration of gambling disorder into existing mental health and substance use disorder programs. If DOD provides gambling activities at a morale, welfare, and recreation facility, it must (1) provide educational materials and a list of resources to assist service members in identifying the risks of gambling and seeking help, and (2) implement measures that encourage behavior consistent with measures used by commercial and tribal gaming regulators. Funding of measures under this bill shall come from gambling activity proceeds generated at DOD morale, welfare, and recreation facilities.…

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