HR 8046 · 95th Congress · Gambling

Interstate Horse Racing Act

Introduced 1977-06-27· Sponsored by Rep. Rooney, Fred B. [D-PA-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-06-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Interstate Horseracing Act - Title I: Findings and Policy - Declares that it is the policy of the Federal Government to assure the continued flow of revenue to the several States from pari-mutuel wagering on horseracing, and to protect and further the horseracing industry in the United States. Title II: Regulation of Interstate Off-track Wagering - Prohibits any person or State from accepting any interstate off-track wager. Establishes civil penalties for violation of such prohibition, and confers jurisdiction on the district courts of the United States over any cause of action arising out of a violation of such prohibition.…

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2 Democrats