United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 137 (101st)
National Revenue Sharing Lottery Act
Introduced
3 January 1989
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations.
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Summary
National Revenue Sharing Lottery Act - Title I: National Lottery - Establishes the National Lottery Commission to administer an annual national lottery. Requires the Commission to report to the President and the Congress annually on its activities. Requires lottery tickets to be sold at U.S. post offices by postal employees and otherwise as specified by the Commission. Prohibits the sale of lottery tickets to persons under the age of 18 and prohibits such persons from being eligible for prizes. Establishes the National Revenue Sharing Lottery Trust Fund for the deposit of receipts from ticket sales and any fines imposed for violations of this Act. Exempts national lottery prizes from Federal income tax. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Provides for the mailability of matters related to the national lottery. Title II: Disposition of Lottery Revenues - Provides for the disposition of national lottery revenues as follows: (1) 50 percent for general revenue sharing; (2) not less than 40 percent to pay prizes; and (3) not more than ten percent for operations and administration.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 3 January 1989
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/101st-congress/house-bill/137
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