HR 14089 · 95th Congress · Gambling

Interstate Horseracing Act

Introduced 1978-09-14· Sponsored by Rep. Rooney, Fred B. [D-PA-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 1185 passed in lieu.(1978-10-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Interstate Horseracing Act - Declares that it is the policy of the Congress to regulate interstate commerce with respect to wagering on horseracing, in order to further the horseracing and legal off-track betting industries in the United States. Establishes conditions under which an interstate off-track wager may be accepted by an off-track betting system. Establishes civil penalties for violation of such conditions, and confers jurisdiction on the district courts of the United States over any cause of action arising out of a violation of such conditions.…

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Cosponsors (6)

3 Democrats3 Republicans