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H.R. 2046 (110th)

Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007

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Introduced

26 April 2007

Last action

30 April 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Sponsors

Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], WM. CLAY, LUIS GUTIERREZ, MICHAEL CAPUANO, Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], PETER KING, Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Linda Sánchez, Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-23], JOSEPH CROWLEY, Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Ed Perlmutter, Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], James McGovern, Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13], DON YOUNG, Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Bennie Thompson, Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Baca, Joe [D-CA-43], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Delahunt, Bill [D-MA-10], Raúl Grijalva, Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], John Larson, Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1]

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Summary

Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007 - Amends federal law governing monetary transactions to establish an Internet Gambling Licensing Program administered and enforced by the Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (Director). Prescribes requirements for the licensing of Internet betting or wagering. Provides that activities involving investment banking, payment and transaction processing, and financial transactions are shielded from liability if they are conducted in compliance with this Act and specified law. Authorizes states, Indian tribes and sporting leagues to prohibit internet gambling licenses. Subjects violators of this Act to criminal penalties. Instructs the Director to report annually to Congress on the licensing and regulation of Internet gambling operators.

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Timeline

  1. 26 April 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 April 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 April 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 April 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 April 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

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